Houthi attacks hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Oct 9
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On 9 October 2026 Houthi rebels launched two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one targeting airport facilities and the other striking a Saudi Airlines commercial aircraft.
The attacks resulted in three Saudi Arabian citizens killed and several others injured, and the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh advised all Indonesian citizens in Saudi Arabia to increase vigilance, avoid high‑risk areas and limit non‑essential travel.