# Saudi Coalition Vows Firm Response After Airport Attack

> Saudi-backed forces promise strong retaliation after Houthi strikes kill three at Riyadh airport.
- Title: Saudi Coalition Vows Firm Response After Airport Attack · Dw
- Summary: Saudi-backed forces promise strong retaliation after Houthi strikes kill three at Riyadh airport. Saudi-led coalition destroyed Houthi rocket launch sites…
- Keywords: breaking, saudi coalition, houthi, riyadh airport, rocket launch platforms, saudi citizens, houthi attacks, news, world, politics, Saudi, Coalition
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/saudi-coalition-vows-firm-response-after-airport-attack-kills-3/a-79615437?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, saudi coalition, houthi, riyadh airport, rocket launch platforms, saudi citizens, houthi attacks, news, world, politics
## Saudi Coalition Strikes
Saudi-led coalition destroyed Houthi rocket launch platforms after Houthi attacks killed three Saudis at Riyadh airport.

> three rocket launch platforms were destroyed
## Airport Attacks Cause Disruptions
Hundreds of flights canceled as Houthi strikes targeted Riyadh airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft.

> the first attack aimed at airport facilities and the second targeted an aircraft that belonged to the Saudia airline
## International Response
Air India and Lufthansa suspended flights to Riyadh through October 16 as EASA warned of increased Houthi threats.

> the EASA said recent attacks had demonstrated the ability and the intent of the Houthis to strike targets deeper inside Saudi territory
## Key takeaway

Saudi-led coalition destroyed Houthi rocket launch sites after attacks killed three Saudis at Riyadh airport.