The European Union Aviation Safety Authority said on the 9th that in view of recent attacks by the Houthis in Yemen on Riyadh airport and other Saudi targets, the agency updated the safety warning for Saudi airspace on the same day, expanding the range of airspace recommended for airline operators to avoid flights. The European Union Aviation Safety Authority first issued a safety warning on Saudi airspace on September 30, advising airline operators not to fly at any altitude in part of Saudi airspace as defined by them. The European Union Aviation Safety Authority stated in an updated announcement on the 9th that recent attacks indicate that the Houthis are capable and intent to attack targets deeper within Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh.

The European Union Aviation Safety Authority said on the 9th that in view of recent attacks by the Houthis in Yemen on Riyadh airport and other Saudi targets, the agency updated the safety warning for Saudi airspace on the same day, expanding the range of airspace recommended for airline operators to avoid flights. The European Union Aviation Safety Authority first issued a safety warning on Saudi airspace on September 30, advising airline operators not to fly at any altitude in part of Saudi airspace as defined by them. The European Union Aviation Safety Authority stated in an updated announcement on the 9th that recent attacks indicate that the Houthis are capable and intent to attack targets deeper within Saudi Arabia, including the capital Riyadh.