At the attacks hits a bomb a plane. It is a plane from the company Saudia. The plane burns on the ground. Another bomb hits a house at the airport.
In Jemen is a long war. The Huthi group fights against the government. Saudi-Arabien helps the government in Jemen. Therefore the group attacks targets in Saudi-Arabien.
The Lufthansa Group reacts to the danger. They stop all flights to Riad. This is valid until 16. October. The group warns also other plane companies. They must avoid the airspace over Saudi-Arabien.