# Riyadh Airport Panic After Houthi Strike

> Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing panic and dozens injured as conflict escalates.
- Title: Riyadh Airport Panic After Houthi Strike · The Straits Times
- Summary: Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing panic and dozens injured as conflict escalates. Houthis attacked Riyadh airport with a missile on Oct 10, 2026…
- Keywords: riyadh, houthi, saudi arabia, yemen, airport, missile strike, evacuations, injuries, news, world, Panic, Strike
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/everyone-was-running-panic-evacuations-at-riyadh-airport-after-houthi-strike
- Published: 2026-10-10T15:41:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: riyadh, houthi, saudi arabia, yemen, airport, missile strike, evacuations, injuries, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Houthis attacked Riyadh airport with a missile on Oct 10, 2026, injuring dozens and causing widespread panic.