
A new attack targets King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, a day after a previous attack, and the Houthis announce widespread attacks
One person was killed and 11 others injured in a new attack targeting Riyadh International Airport, and the closure of the airport was extended for an additional 24 hours, amid the Houthis announcing widespread attacks with drones and missiles.
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King Khalid International Airport was subjected to a previous attack for which the Houthis claimed responsibility, coinciding with ongoing tensions.
The Saudi authorities said that one person was killed and 11 others were injured in a new attack on Riyadh International Airport yesterday, Sunday (October 11, 2026), a day after an attack on the airport that the Yemeni Houthi group allied with Iran claimed responsibility for, killing 13 and wounding more than 300.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced that an “unidentified projectile” targeted Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing a fire. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation stated that 11 people were injured in addition to the person who died.
According to the "Flight Radar 24" website, which specializes in tracking air traffic, the authorities have extended the closure of the capital's airport for an additional 24 hours, until 21:00 GMT on Monday.
The coalition announced that Saudi air defenses intercepted a cruise missile near the airport. The coalition later reported intercepting and destroying a drone in the eastern region of the Kingdom, adding that a ballistic missile launched towards Khamis Mushait was also intercepted.
The Houthis also announced, through their military spokesman, Yahya Saree, that they had launched massive attacks during the past twenty-four hours, targeting Riyadh Airport “in three stages,” Dammam Airport, and two facilities belonging to the Aramco oil company.
The Saudi Civil Defense said that it issued an early warning of a potential danger in Abha, in the south of the Kingdom, early on Monday, adding that the danger had subsequently passed from the city.
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