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Saudi Capital Airport Hit by Fresh Attack as Air Traffic Halts
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News18•10-10-2026, 19:45
Saudi Capital Airport Hit by Fresh Attack as Air Traffic Halts
- •Two regional officials confirmed that the airport in the Saudi capital has been targeted in a fresh attack.
- •One official reported that the Riyadh airport was evacuated while another stated that air traffic has completely stopped.
- •King Khalid International Airport has faced multiple attacks this week, which previously killed three Saudi civilians including a pilot.
- •Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for earlier attacks, though no immediate statement was made regarding the latest incident.
- •The airport advised passengers to verify their flight statuses with airlines before heading to the terminal.
Key Questions Answered
Following another attack on the capital's airport, officials reported that King Khalid International Airport has been evacuated and all air traffic has been temporarily halted, with passengers instructed to confirm flights with their airlines.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels operating in neighbouring Yemen claimed responsibility for the earlier strikes targeting the airport, which resulted in casualties including three Saudi civilians and a pilot.
The Saudi-led coalition is providing critical air support for government forces in Yemen to help reverse recent territorial gains made by the Houthi rebels along the Red Sea.
