Houthi missile strike kills at least 12 and injures dozens at Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport

A Houthi missile hit Terminal 3 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300, according to multiple reports.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation temporarily suspended airport operations while damage was assessed, and the closure was later extended to 17 October; international airlines have suspended services and delayed planned routes at the airport.

Delta Air Lines said it will push back the launch of its nonstop Atlanta‑Riyadh service to March 2027, evaluating options for the route amid the violence.