Yemen and the Red Sea

South24 relays a Houthi claim of a ballistic missile strike on King Khalid airport in Riyadh

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ATTACK
Location
King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
Actors
Houthis · Saudi Arabia
Importance
Standard

South24 reported at 08:16 UTC on 7 October 2026 that the Houthi military spokesperson said the group had targeted King Khalid airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile that morning. The post gives no damage report, no confirmation of impact and no Saudi account.

Reported by South24 relaying a Houthi military statement, with no Saudi account available.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: South24 relays a Houthi claim of a ballistic missile strike on King Khalid airport in Riyadh

South24 relays a Houthi military claim about King Khalid airport in Riyadh. The post gives no clock time beyond the morning wording, no damage report, no confirmation of impact and no Saudi account.