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Houthis claim missile attack on Riyadh airport, killing 3

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Where
King Khalid International Airportresolved to facility24.958, 46.699
When
Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-07 · last update 2026-10-17
Sourcing
120 reports120 reports across 99 outlets · independence not established
How far this got
pinpointedlocated to facilityOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 8, 2026, which killed three people including a Saudia Airlines pilot and wounded several others of various nationalities. The attack damaged a Saudia aircraft and caused flight disruptions, with at least 124 flights cancelled or suspended. Smoke and flames were observed rising from the airport. Saudi authorities confirmed the three deaths but have not publicly confirmed the Houthis as the perpetrators. The Saudi-led coalition denied responsibility for the attack and claimed to have destroyed three Houthi rocket launch platforms in response. Debris from intercepted missiles damaged a kindergarten and medical complex in the city.

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  • located to facility

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