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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Riyadh, the Saudi capital.
The announcement came amid attacks targeting Saudi airports.
Saudi aviation authorities have extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh while they check the airport’s facilities and readiness.
They have not said when operations will resume.
The US aviation authority has urged airlines to use caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia because of military activity and possible interference with navigation systems.
The US embassy in Riyadh has also required US government employees to get special permission before using any airport in the country.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group toward Riyadh.
The announcement was made on Monday by Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki.
Al-Maliki had earlier threatened a firm response to a Houthi attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority extended the suspension of operations at the airport while safety checks continued.
The US Federal Aviation Administration urged airlines to exercise caution when travelling to or over Saudi Arabia because of risks linked to military activity and navigation-system interference.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted the missile; it attributed the launch to the Houthi group.
- What
- A ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed.
- When
- Monday, 12 October 2026.
- Where
- The missile was headed toward Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Al-Maliki threatened a firm response to the Houthi attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia announced that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport pending safety checks.
- Missile
- Ballistic
- Target
- Riyadh
- Attribution
- Houthi group
- Saudi spokesperson
- Major General Turki al-Maliki
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
What people are saying
Intercepting and destroying a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh
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