Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport — The Hindu

Several explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on October 8, 2026, including a powerful blast at King Khalid International Airport. A witness told the Associated Press that they heard explosions in the city and at the airport.

Houthi statement

Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis claimed a new attack on the airport in Riyadh. The group says it struck it with a ballistic missile and caused damage, but provided no evidence. Saudi authorities did not immediately comment on the claim.

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Damage from debris

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense agency said debris from an intercepted missile damaged a kindergarten and a medical complex in Riyadh. This happened several hours after the explosions in the capital.

A day earlier, the kingdom reported an attack on the airport that killed one person and injured others. The Hindu reports on the incident.