Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport results in multiple casualties

On October 10, 2026, around 15:00 local time, a missile strike hit the passenger terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority, the attack resulted in 12 deaths and left 309 people injured, many of whom remain in critical condition. The casualties include citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Sudan, and Palestine. Following the explosion, the airport was evacuated, all air traffic was suspended, and numerous international flights, including those operated by Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Kuwait Airways, were canceled or diverted.

Responsibility for the attack is attributed to Houthi rebels, marking a severe escalation in regional tensions. This incident followed smaller-scale attacks earlier in the week and was succeeded by an additional ballistic missile interception by the Saudi-led coalition near the Prince Sultan Air Base. International entities, including the UN special envoy to Yemen, have condemned the violence. Diplomatic missions, including those of the U.S., UK, and Canada, have issued security warnings to their citizens. U.S. President Donald Trump described the attack as unacceptable and indicated plans to discuss the situation with Saudi leadership as the conflict’s impact on civil infrastructure continues to mount.