Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport and many are wounded, official says
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh prompted the facility's evacuation and temporary suspension of operations, with Saudi authorities confirming dozens of people were injured in the blast.
- The strike marks an escalation in hostilities between the Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, following Thursday's attacks that killed three Saudi citizens including a pilot.
- Flight-Tracking site FlightAware recorded over 225 cancellations over the past 24 hours, while Lufthansa and Air India suspended services to Riyadh; a hospital source reported five people in intensive care among dozens injured.
- Foreign embassies including those of the United States, Canada, Germany, and Spain issued urgent advisories, with the U.S. embassy in Riyadh stating it was "aware of attacks" and strongly recommending citizens avoid the airport and surrounding areas.
- President Donald Trump said he is evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, while Saudi and Omani foreign ministers discussed "supporting diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions" Saturday.
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The activity of the airport in Riyadh was suspended after an attack on behalf of the pro-Iranian Houthi militias, the attack that was fought with dozens of wounded, some of whom are in serious condition, informs AFP, reading diplomatic and medical sources. Doctors were called from home urgently to care for the injuries, and the Western embassies recommended...
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Several people have been injured in an attack on the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. Middle East news in the blog.
Dozens of Wounded, Air Space and Embassies closed... What We Know About the Attack on Riyadh Airport
The Houthis hit Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia's capital, on Saturday, October 10, causing its evacuation and the temporary suspension of flights. The attack also caused dozens of injuries, and five people are in intensive care. - Dozens of wounded, air space and embassies closed... what is known about the attack on Riyadh Airport (International).
A missile fired by Yemeni Houthi fighters struck Riyadh airport on Saturday and left dozens injured, according to a diplomatic source and several witnesses. Saudi authorities did not immediately confirm the attack, but several witnesses reported hearing an explosion and seeing people injured. “I was at gate 403 ... Continue reading “Ten injured leave alleged missile attack at Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia”
The missile struck King Khalid airport terminals in Riyadh and is reported by The Wall Street Journal with reference to Saudi officials.
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