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Riyadh airport hit again as Houthis warn airlines to avoid Saudi airspace
A projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday and started a fire.
Saudi authorities said people were injured, but did not give a number.
Air defences also intercepted a missile near the airport, which remained closed after Saturday’s attack.
Reports give different death tolls for Saturday’s strike: at least 12 or 13 people were killed, and more than 300 were injured.
Yemen’s Houthi group claimed attacks on the airport and warned airlines, workers and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace, while excluding those in Mecca and Medina.
The group says it is targeting Saudi Arabia because Riyadh backs government forces in Yemen’s civil war; it also cited a strike on Sanaa airport.
The Houthis claimed attacks on other Saudi sites, but Saudi Arabia had not confirmed those claims.
Saudi authorities said they were assessing damage and checking that airport facilities were safe, while the shutdown was extended until 21:00 GMT.
A projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, causing a fire and injuring people.
Saudi air defences said they intercepted a missile near the airport, while authorities assessed damage and facility safety.
The airport had been closed after a deadly strike the previous day; reports differ on the death toll, giving 12 or 13, and say more than 300 people were injured.
Houthi forces claimed multiple attacks on Saudi targets and warned airlines and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace.
The Houthis said their attacks were linked to Saudi support for government forces in Yemen and an air strike on Sanaa airport.
- Who
- Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed attacks on the airport. Saudi authorities reported the strike and injuries.
- What
- A projectile struck a passenger terminal, causing a fire and injuries; Saudi air defences also intercepted a missile nearby.
- When
- Sunday, 11 October 2026, a day after a deadly strike 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 and an air strike on Sanaa airport.
Houthis
Saudi-led coalition and authorities
Responsibility and targets
Houthis
The Houthis claimed multiple attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh airport, and warned that Saudi airports and airspace could be targeted.
Saudi-led coalition and authorities
Saudi authorities reported that a projectile hit the airport and that air defences intercepted a missile nearby; they did not confirm the Houthis’ other claimed targets.
Reason for the attacks
Houthis
The Houthis said they were responding to Saudi support for government forces in Yemen and an air strike on Sanaa airport.
Saudi-led coalition and authorities
The Saudi-led coalition supports Yemen’s internationally recognised government in its conflict with the Houthis.
a theatre of operations for our forces
escalating operations deep inside Saudi Arabia
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately.
grave escalation
A strike on the airport killed at least 12 people according to Middle East Eye and SCMP, while The National and the BBC reported 13; more than 300 people were injured.
A projectile struck an airport passenger terminal and caused a fire; Saudi authorities said there were injuries.
Saudi air defences intercepted a missile near the airport, and the airport remained closed.
Houthi forces claimed multiple attacks on Saudi targets and warned airlines and travellers against using Saudi airports and airspace.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Terminal
- Passenger Hall No 4, according to the BBC
- Sunday attack
- A projectile caused a fire and injuries
- Saturday death toll
- 12 according to Middle East Eye and SCMP; 13 according to The National and BBC
- Saturday injuries
- More than 300; the BBC reported 308
- Airport closure
- Shutdown extended until 21:00 GMT, according to Middle East Eye
Sources
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