Yemen's Houthis warn against using Saudi airports as Riyadh closure extended
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Yemen's Houthis renewed their warnings against using Saudi airports following their attack on Riyadh International Airport, holding the kingdom responsible for failed interceptions. Saudi authorities extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport until Sunday evening.
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday renewed their warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi Arabian airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom "bore responsibility for failed interceptions", after their attack on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday.
The closure of King Khalid International Airport has been extended until 21:00 GMT on Sunday, according to a Notice to Air Missions (Notam) issued by Saudi civil aviation authorities.