Huge explosion targets Riyadh airport: Reuters

SANAA, Oct. 10 (YPA) – A huge explosion was heard at Riyadh Airport in the Saudi capital, according Reuters reports on Saturday.

Agence France-Presse (AFP), citing eyewitnesses, reported that Saudi authorities had evacuated the airport.

Aviation sources affirmed also that a complete halt to flights at Riyadh Airport, with flights being diverted to other airports.

Meanwhile, Flightradar data showed that the number of canceled flights at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had risen to 221 since dawn, amid a complete suspension of air traffic.