# Houthi Attacks Kill Three at Saudi Airports

> Houthis strike Saudi airports, killing three including one in Riyadh.
- Title: Houthi Attacks Kill Three at Saudi Airports · The Japan Times
- Summary: Houthis strike Saudi airports, killing three including one in Riyadh. Houthi militants attacked two Saudi airports on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing a…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/08/world/houthi-saudi-airport-attack
- Author: Sherif Tarek
- Published: 2026-10-08T01:24:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: houthi, saudi arabia, riyadh, king khalid international airport, abha airport, saudi general authority of civil aviatio, airports, attacks, news, politics, world
## Houthis attack Saudi airports
The Iran-backed Houthis have struck two airports in Saudi Arabia, killing three people and injuring dozens.
## Riyadh and Abha airports targeted
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia came under fire on Tuesday and Wednesday.
## Saudi authorities report damage
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the two strikes caused some damage.
## Houthis claim both attacks
The Houthis claimed to have attacked both airports.
## Riyadh attack kills Sudanese man
A Sudanese man was killed in the assault on Riyadh airport, according to GACA.
## Dozens injured across airports
Five Saudi nationals, two Egyptians and a Pakistani resident were injured in the attacks.
## Key takeaway

Houthi militants attacked two Saudi airports on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing a Sudanese man and injuring dozens of nationals.