Houthi missile attack forces closure of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport
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Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Riyadh on 8 October 2026 that targeted King Khalid International Airport, and Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles headed for the city and a third aimed at Khamis Mushait.
Following the explosions, King Khalid International Airport was closed, with the last landing occurring more than 80 minutes earlier and the last departure more than 90 minutes earlier, while Saudi authorities said attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports killed three people.