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09.10.26 - 18:57
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Saudi Pilot Among 3 Killed In Riyadh Airport Attack; Houthis Under Pressure On Red Sea Coast (ZeroHedge)
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Saudi Pilot Among 3 Killed In Riyadh Airport Attack; Houthis Under Pressure On Red Sea Coast
Saudi Arabia has finally reopened King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Friday following attacks by the Houthis that killed three people and injured several on Thursday, and caused widespread flight suspensions and delays in the region.
Airport facilities and aircraft were hit in the attack, with at least one Saudi Airlines passenger plane having been destroyed. The airline announced that tragically one of its pilots was killed.
"It is with profound sadness that Saudia announces the passing of Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami," the national airline announced.
In total three people were killed in the Thursday attack on the airport, and three others injured, with unconfirmed but widely circulating images appearing to show extensive damage.
The most severely damaged aircraft was on the ground and without passengers at the time it was struck, national reports say.
The country's General Aut...
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