A missile attack hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing at least 12 civilians and injuring over 300, according to multiple reports. The strike, attributed to Iran-backed Houthi rebels, occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The attack targeted the airport's terminal, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
Footage released by the Saudi Media Ministry showed the moment of the strike, with at least 13 people killed and over 300 injured. The Saudi-led coalition blamed the Houthi rebels for the attack, which followed a second missile strike on the same airport within 24 hours. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, calling for an immediate end to strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The R4 Group, comprising Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey, issued a joint statement condemning the attacks as violations of international law and Saudi sovereignty. The attack marked the second time in 24 hours that the airport was targeted by Houthi militants. A travel warning was issued by the UK following the strike.
The attack has raised concerns about regional security, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also condemning the strike and calling for regional unity against terrorism. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels, with civilian casualties continuing to escalate.
