On 2026-10-10 a missile struck the passenger terminal of Riyadh International Airport, injuring many and prompting an evacuation.
Saudi officials and local medical sources confirmed that the attack resulted in casualties. Four people were killed at the airport, and many others were injured. In response, ER doctors were called to hospitals across Riyadh.
BREAKING: A missile struck a passenger terminal at an airport in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh and wounded many, an official says. https://t.co/hKWLgvYlNm
Following the blast, Western embassies in Riyadh issued urgent advisories to their citizens, urging them to avoid the airport.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government announced a counter-offensive on 2026-10-10.
In the wake of the strike, multiple airlines announced the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh.
Another “blatant” attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has wounded multiple people and forced the temporary closure of the airport, says Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/EtOgwwrOP0 https://t.co/MGEUQm0v1W
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government announced a counter-offensive on 2026-10-10.
The strike fits into a broader pattern of increased Houthi rebel activity targeting Saudi infrastructure.
First video released from the Houthi missile impact site at Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Debris can be seen scattered on the ground, several people can also be glimpsed lying on the ground amidst the smoke. https://t.co/E0p3whcE24
As of the time of the reports, the Houthi rebels had not issued any official statement claiming responsibility for the missile strike.
Travel advisories were issued following the attack.