Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP
Summary
Explosions were heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after Houthi fighters from Yemen claimed an attack on the capital and its airport. Diplomats were told to stay inside their embassies, international schools took safety steps, and some flights were delayed or canceled as a result.Key Facts
- Diplomats in Riyadh were instructed to shelter in place in their embassies after explosions were heard.
- International schools in Riyadh took safety measures, such as moving children to basements.
- The explosions happened hours after the Houthis, an Iran-backed group in Yemen, claimed attacks on Riyadh and its international airport.
- The Houthis have launched many attacks on Saudi Arabia amid Yemen’s ongoing civil war.
- Fighting in Yemen has displaced over 200,000 people since July.
- The Houthis control large parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa.
- Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s government are trying to stop the Houthis’ advance but face difficulties.
- Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport had flight delays and cancellations due to security concerns.
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