Missile attack hits King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

On October 10, 2026, a missile strike hit the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a loud explosion and significant damage at approximately 15:00 local time. Reports indicate that the attack, attributed by diplomatic sources to Houthi rebels from Yemen, resulted in dozens of injuries. At least five victims are currently being treated in intensive care units, with some individuals transported to hospitals via helicopter.

The attack triggered an immediate evacuation of the airport and a complete halt to air traffic. Multiple international airlines, including Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, have cancelled or diverted flights, with some disruptions expected to persist until Monday. Airport authorities have issued a travel advisory urging passengers to confirm flight statuses directly with their airlines before traveling to the facility.

This incident marks a severe escalation in regional tensions, following reports of two prior attacks on the same airport earlier in the week that reportedly claimed six lives. The strike on Riyadh followed earlier reports from Yemeni media claiming that Saudi jets had conducted four strikes on the airport in Sanaa. As of the latest updates, Saudi government officials have not released an official statement regarding the casualties or the security breach.