{
  "id": 13875482,
  "title": "Riyadh Airport Attack: CCTV Shows Exact Moment Of Strike As Passengers, Pilgrims Fleeing In Panic After Missile Hits Terminal; 13 Killed Including An Indian | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-attack-cctv-shows-exact-moment-of-strike-as-passengers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:46:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/riyadh-airport-attack-cctv-shows-exact-moment-of-strike-as-passengers-pilgrims-fleeing-in-panic-after-missile-hits-terminal-13-killed-including-an-indian-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CCTV footage from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reveals the harrowing moments after a missile slammed into the terminal, causing passengers and pilgrims to flee in terror. Bright orange flames erupt, followed by a stampede as people scatter from the blast site. Sections of the roof are seen collapsing.\n\nThe attack, which occurred on Saturday, left at least 13 people dead and over 380 injured, including an Indian man travelling with his family to Medina. Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, admitted responsibility for the assault. In addition to Riyadh, the group also targeted airports in Dammam and facilities of Saudi Aramco.\n\nThe violence did not stop at the airport. On Sunday, another attack on the Riyadh airport was reported, followed by further strikes by Yemeni forces, including a drone intercepted by Saudi air defenses and a missile fired towards Khamis Mushait. Emergency alerts were issued in Abha on Monday, but the danger had subsided.\n\nThe death toll from the Riyadh airport strikes rose to 18 over the week. The Houthis had earlier warned the public against using Saudi airports, holding the kingdom responsible for any failed interceptions. In response to the escalating security concerns, Britain advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Jeddah, Dammam, and other Saudi airports, while excluding Medina. The US also cautioned airlines about flying to or over Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities confirmed that schools in Riyadh would transition to remote learning from Sunday to Thursday, amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen.",
  "summary": "CCTV footage from Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has captured the moments of panic after a missile struck the premises, sending travellers, including pilgrims travelling to Islam’s holiest sites, scrambling for safety. The footage, released by Saudi state television, shows a bright orange flash erupting as passengers wait to board flights, followed by people rushing…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Riyadh Airport Attack: Hyderabad Man Dies After Roof Collapse, Wife And Children Injured; EAM S Jaishankar Vows Embassy Assistance | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-attack-hyderabad-man-dies-after-roof-collapse-wife-and",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:50:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}