3 Killed in Houthi-Claimed Attacks on Riyadh Airport

Saudi authorities confirm 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport. Flights canceled, airlines suspend service.

Editorial Desk

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Three people were killed and several others injured in attacks targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, according to Saudi authorities. The assaults, claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, led to flight cancellations and airline suspensions.

The attacks occurred on Thursday, with the Houthis asserting responsibility for the strikes. A Saudia aircraft was hit, and an airline pilot was among the dead. The Saudi civil aviation authority reported injuries ranging from minor to serious, though no passengers were aboard the damaged plane.

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Flights to and from Riyadh were significantly disrupted, with Lufthansa and Air India suspending services. The U.S. Embassy warned of potential airspace closures, while the Saudi-led coalition said it had destroyed three rocket launch platforms used by the Houthis. The attacks mark a new escalation in the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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