Houthis claim Saudi airstrikes in Yemen and missile fire at Riyadh's King Khalid airport

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Where: Riyadhresolved to locality26.055, 43.558
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-13 · last update 2026-10-14
Sourcing: 12 reports12 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi Arabia carried out overnight airstrikes on Kamaran island, Qanawis district and Jawf province, and claim to have downed a Saudi drone over Saada and fired a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the strikes or commented on the claims. Air-raid sirens sounded and explosions were heard in Riyadh, according to The Associated Press. Casualty figures are 18 dead, and accounts differ on the toll and on attacks on the airport. The escalation comes amid the broader US-Israeli conflict with Iran and threatens Saudi oil exports; the Houthis also warned airlines against flying to Saudi airports other than Medina and Mecca.

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article.wn.com
- Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport, strike on Saudi air base - Worldnews.com2026-10-13
winnipegfreepress.com
- Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments2026-10-13
naharnet.com
- Houthis say multiple airstrikes hit areas in Yemen under their control2026-10-13
durangoherald.com
- Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments2026-10-13
krmg.com
- Houthi rebels sa airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments2026-10-13
thehindu.com
- Houthis say multiple airstrikes hit areas in Yemen under their control2026-10-13
newsday.com
- Houthi rebels say airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments2026-10-13
deccanchronicle.com
- Houthi Report Airstrikes in Yemen2026-10-13
dw.com
- Houthis and Saudis strike each other in latest escalation2026-10-13
theshillongtimes.com
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels blame Saudi for overnight airstrikes | The Shillong Times2026-10-14
newstodaynet.com
- Houthi rebels report airstrikes in Yemen - News Today | First with the news2026-10-14
kenya-today.com
- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Positions as Riyadh Endures Intensified Missile Barrages2026-10-14

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