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Politics · October 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia sees disruptions at Riyadh airport amid ballistic missile attacks from Houthis

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Houthi rebels claimed to have conducted ballistic missile strikes against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leading to reported disruptions in air traffic. While the Houthis assert the strikes were successful, Saudi coalition forces stated they intercepted and destroyed multiple missiles. The attacks are part of a broader escalation that has reportedly targeted several Saudi airports over the past week, resulting in casualties and flight cancellations.

Houthi rebels claimed to have conducted ballistic missile strikes against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leading to reported disruptions in air traffic. While the Houthis assert the strikes were successful, Saudi coalition forces stated they intercepted and destroyed multiple missiles. The attacks are part of a broader escalation that has reportedly targeted several Saudi airports over the past week, resulting in casualties and flight cancellations.