Two killed in suspected Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport

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Posted Oct 11, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-11-0300
Two killed in suspected Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport
Photo: Morgunblaðið

A suspected Houthi missile strike on Riyadh International Airport killed two people and injured dozens, temporarily halting flights.

A suspected Houthi missile strike targeted Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia, resulting in at least two deaths and dozens of injuries. Air traffic at the facility was temporarily halted following the strike.

According to reports citing official sources, the deceased include an Egyptian flight crew member working for a Saudi airline and a Palestinian national. Multiple injured individuals remain in critical condition, prompting local health authorities to call in additional emergency medical personnel. Passengers present during the attack described an explosion near the departure gates, which triggered widespread panic inside the terminal.

Sources: Morgunblaðið

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