Runway 15L/33R at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was closed after explosions were heard in the area, according to reports. The cause of the explosions and any potential damage are not yet known.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh closed runway 15L/33R late Thursday after explosions were heard in the vicinity, according to unverified reports. The precautionary measure comes amid a series of similar incidents at airports across the region in recent weeks, though no direct connection has been established. Authorities have not yet commented on the source of the explosions or whether there were any injuries or damage.
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