Saudi Arabia Extends Closure of Riyadh Airport Due to Houthi Attacks
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, has been closed since Saturday due to Houthi attacks. The airport's closure has been extended multiple times, with the latest extension lasting until October 17 at 21:00 UTC. The attacks have resulted in numerous casualties and disruptions to air traffic. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has announced the closure, citing special circumstances.
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שיבוש נוסף במרחב האווירי מעל ריאד, ושדה התעופה של בירת ערב הסעודית סגו...
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فلایترادار۲۴ خبر داد که تعطیلی فرودگاه ریاض تا شامگاه یکشنبه تمدید شد...
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