Houthis Attack Riyadh Airport, Killing 13 People

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for repeated attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The latest escalation includes a strike on October 11, 2026, which killed one person and injured 11 others, according to Saudi aviation authorities. The incident followed a deadly attack on the airport the previous day, raising concerns about civilian safety and regional security.

The October 10 attack killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi authorities. An Indian national later died from injuries sustained in that strike, bringing the reported death toll to 13. The victims included Saudi citizens and foreign nationals, while hundreds of injured people required medical treatment.

Following the latest strike, Saudi authorities began damage assessments and safety inspections at the airport. The attacks also disrupted aviation operations, with flights affected as authorities reviewed security arrangements. The Houthis subsequently warned airlines, airport personnel and travellers against using Saudi airports, increasing concerns about further attacks on the kingdom’s aviation infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia and several regional countries have condemned the attacks. On October 12, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye issued a joint condemnation, holding the Houthis responsible and calling for the attacks to stop. The escalating conflict has raised fears of a wider regional confrontation, while Iran has called for diplomatic efforts to help address the crisis.