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Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi attack
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by a projectile on Sunday, causing a fire and injuries, officials said.
It was the second attack on the airport in two days.
Saturday’s strike killed 13 people and injured hundreds, according to reports from Saudi officials.
Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attacks and warned airlines and travellers not to use Saudi airports or airspace.
The Houthis say they are targeting Saudi Arabia because it supports government forces in Yemen’s civil war.
Saudi air defences intercepted a missile near the airport, while officials assessed the damage and checked the safety of its facilities.
The attacks have drawn condemnation from the UN, the EU and several countries, and the UN envoy for Yemen said they threaten regional security and peace efforts.
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, causing a fire and injuries, according to Saudi officials.
The strike came a day after an attack on the airport killed 13 people and injured hundreds.
Saudi air defences intercepted a missile near the airport, the Saudi-led coalition said.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on the airport and warned airlines and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace.
The group said it was targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen’s civil war.
- Who
- Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attacks; Saudi officials reported the airport strike.
- What
- A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport, causing a fire and injuries. Air defences intercepted a missile nearby.
- When
- Sunday, 11 October 2026, the day after a deadly attack on the airport.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The Houthis said they were targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen’s civil war and an air strike on Sanaa airport.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
all air shipping companies, experts, employees, workers and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace – as they are subject to targeting
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately
I repeat my call on [the Houthis] to cease these attacks
An attack on Riyadh airport killed 13 people and injured hundreds, and airport operations were suspended.
A projectile struck the airport, causing a fire and injuries, while Saudi air defences intercepted a missile nearby.
The Houthis claimed multiple attacks over the previous 24 hours and warned against using Saudi airports and airspace.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Sunday strike
- Projectile hit Passenger Hall No 4 and caused a fire
- Nearby missile
- Intercepted by Saudi air defences
- Saturday attack deaths
- 13 people
- Saturday attack injuries
- 308 people, according to the BBC
- Houthi targets claimed
- Four Saudi targets, including Riyadh and Dammam airports, and two oil facilities
Sources
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