Houthi Strikes Damage Plane at Riyadh Airport, Airlines Cancel Flights

At least one plane was severely damaged at Riyadh airport on Thursday following Houthi strikes, with multiple airlines cancelling flights to the Saudi capital until October 10. Two sources briefed on the matter told AFP that one aircraft suffered catastrophic damage, while a second source said three planes were struck. Yemen's Houthis announced three separate attacks targeting the airport, and social media videos showed smoke rising from the site, though these could not be independently verified. Lufthansa suspended flights to Riyadh until October 16, while Air India halted services until October 10. The incident follows multiple explosions heard across the Saudi capital earlier on Thursday.