From The Straits Times · · 50s
Riyadh Airport Panic After Houthi Strike
Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing panic and dozens injured as conflict escalates.
In brief
Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing panic and dozens injured as conflict escalates. Houthis attacked Riyadh airport with a missile on Oct 10, 2026, injuring dozens and causing widespread panic. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Houthis strike Riyadh airport
Houthis attacked Riyadh international airport with a missile on Oct 10, 2026.
Panic and injuries reported
Witnesses described panic at the terminal with dozens injured, five in intensive care.
Evacuations underway
Three witnesses confirmed people being evacuated from the airport after the strike.
Houthis claim civilian target
Diplomatic source said the airport was a civilian target hit by a missile around 3pm (8pm, Singapore time).
Recent attack pattern
Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi airports, oil facilities and tankers since July.
What happens next
Saudi authorities urge passengers to check flight status before heading to airport.
The bottom line
Houthis attacked Riyadh airport with a missile on Oct 10, 2026, injuring dozens and causing widespread panic.
