Fresh attack hits Riyadh airport as Houthis warn airlines against using Saudi airspace
Fresh attack hits Riyadh airport as Houthis warn airlines against using Saudi airspace Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 10/11/2026 - 18:50 A projectile hits a passenger terminal a day after a strike killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300 The scene at Riyadh international airport after strike on Saturday. (Social Media/X) Off A fresh attack struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh’s King…
On Sunday, a projectile struck a passenger terminal at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, resulting in a fire and injuries, following a deadly strike the previous day that killed at least 12 people and wounded over 300. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the attack caused injuries but did not disclose casualty numbers.
The airport remained closed on Sunday as authorities conducted an assessment of damage and safety. In response to the incident, Houthi forces warned airlines and shipping companies against using Saudi airspace, citing ongoing operations against their targets and excluding only the airports of Mecca and Medina.
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