# Saudi Airports Hit by Houthi Attacks

> Houthis claim missile strikes kill three at Saudi airports amid Yemen war escalation.
- Title: Saudi Airports Hit by Houthi Attacks · The Straits Times
- Summary: Houthis claim missile strikes kill three at Saudi airports amid Yemen war escalation. Houthis say missile and drone attacks killed three people at Saudi…
- Keywords: saudi arabia, houthi, yemen, king khalid airport, abha airport, airports, missile attacks, yemen civil war, news, world, Saudi, Hit
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-says-three-dead-at-airports-after-houthis-claim-attacks
- Published: 2026-10-07T20:20:49+00:00
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- Topics: saudi arabia, houthi, yemen, king khalid airport, abha airport, airports, missile attacks, yemen civil war, news, world
## Saudi Authorities Report Three Dead
Saudi authorities said three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports after Houthis claimed missile and drone strikes.
## Houthis Claim Attacks on Airports
Houthis said they hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha Airport with missiles and drones, causing air traffic disruption.
## Saudi Coalition Destroys Launch Platform
Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform used in the attack on Riyadh.
## Yemen Civil War Escalates
Over 200,000 people displaced in Yemen as fighting worsens, with civilians in Taiz and Mocha reporting fear and damage.
## Houthis Target Aden Airport
Houthis claimed to have targeted a military supply convoy near Aden airport and said they hit their targets accurately.
## Civilians Report Fear in Mocha
A 33-year-old charity worker fled Mocha to Aden, saying people there are terrified of Houthis and life has come to a standstill.
## Key takeaway

Houthis say missile and drone attacks killed three people at Saudi airports, causing air traffic disruption as fighting in Yemen worsens.