Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi airports, killing three people, as the kingdom faces renewed conflict with Yemen. The attacks, which occurred in October 2026, targeted Abha and King Khalid airports, with multiple casualties and injuries. The Saudi-led coalition responded by striking Houthi military targets in Yemen.
The attacks, which included a ballistic missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, were attributed to Houthi rebels. The coalition confirmed the missile was intercepted and stated it destroyed a ballistic missile launch platform in Yemen. The Houthi group also claimed to have targeted a military supply convoy near Aden.
The conflict has intensified with the Saudi-led coalition launching a major offensive to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis. The fighting has displaced over 200,000 people and raised concerns about the security of critical shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains volatile, with both sides reporting limited changes on the ground.
The Saudi authorities did not blame any party for the attacks on the airports, while the Houthi group claimed responsibility for the strikes. The coalition has vowed to retaliate, highlighting the ongoing tension between the two sides in the Yemeni conflict.