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Explosions reported in Riyadh as flights suspended at Saudi airports
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Explosions reported in Riyadh as flights suspended at Saudi airports

Several explosions were heard in Riyadh without prior warning, while flight operations were suspended at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Yemen's armed forces spokesman said a Saudi CH-4 drone was downed over Al-Jawf province.

Published on 7 October 2026

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Explosions reported in Riyadh as flights suspended at Saudi airports

Reports indicate that the sound of several explosions was heard in Riyadh without any prior warning being announced. No further details about the cause of the explosions or their origin have been published so far. At the same time, air traffic monitoring sources reported the suspension of flight operations at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Air traffic monitoring websites also announced that flight operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were suspended for the third time, amid ongoing disruptions in air traffic. Saudi authorities have so far not published any response to the reports about the suspension of airport operations.

Meanwhile, the spokesman for Yemen's armed forces announced that a Saudi CH-4 armed reconnaissance drone was downed in the sky over Al-Jawf province while carrying out hostile missions. The statement did not provide further details on the circumstances of the downing.

The reports of explosions and airport suspensions come amid heightened regional tensions. No official confirmation or explanation has been issued by Saudi officials regarding the cause of the explosions or the flight disruptions. According to Mehr News, the situation remains unclear, and no further information has been released.

Source: Mehr News — Read original story

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