--- title: "Saudi authorities confirm three killed, 36 injured in airport attacks" url: https://newscentral.site/saudi-authorities-confirm-three-killed-36-injured-in-airport-attacks/ language: en publisher: "News Central Site" section: "World" published: 2026-10-08T03:02:35.000Z updated: 2026-10-11T17:39:36.802Z id: 4fcc486f-a089-41a5-9790-89341f12cf80 source: "France 24 English https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261008-saudi-arabia-strikes-deadly-houthi-attacks-airports" attribution: "Link to https://newscentral.site/saudi-authorities-confirm-three-killed-36-injured-in-airport-attacks/ and name News Central Site when you quote or summarize this story." --- # Saudi authorities confirm three killed, 36 injured in airport attacks A series of attacks on two major airports in the kingdom has left three people dead and 36 others wounded. Saudi authorities have confirmed that three people were killed and 36 others injured in a series of attacks on two major airports in the kingdom, including the capital city of Riyadh. The attacks were claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran. The Houthis took responsibility for firing a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as launching an assault on Abha International Airport. This latest escalation comes as fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces continues to intensify across the region. According to a statement from the kingdom's civil aviation authority, both airports were targeted by the rebels over Tuesday and Wednesday. The agency confirmed that three nationalities were among those killed in the attacks: an Egyptian, an Algerian, and a Sudanese citizen. A total of 36 people were wounded in the assaults on the two airports. The Saudi-led military coalition, which supports Yemen's government forces, has released a statement claiming to have destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform used in the attack on Riyadh's airport. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed to hold Houthi forces accountable for recent attacks in Riyadh and its airports. In a statement posted on X, the coalition accused Houthi forces of targeting civilian objects and warned that their actions would not go unpunished. As part of its retaliation, the coalition claimed to have destroyed 82 military targets, including facilities used by Houthi forces to launch ballistic missiles and command-and-control centers. The destruction was aimed at disrupting Houthi operations and weakening their ability to wage war against Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. Houthi fighters have made significant gains in recent months, capturing large swaths of coastal land and prompting the internationally recognized government to declare a major counter-offensive. The conflict in Yemen has taken a deadly turn as Houthi fighters launched a series of attacks on major airports and military targets in Saudi Arabia. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that his forces successfully targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile, disrupting air traffic. However, the Saudi-led coalition disputed this claim, stating that the missile was intercepted. The Houthi rebels also reportedly attacked a military supply convoy near Aden's airport, where the interim government is based. According to reports from the Saba news agency, multiple missiles and drones targeted the airport. One of the missiles landed near the runway just minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land, prompting it to divert to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia instead. Transport authorities confirmed that one missile struck close to the runway. Houthi forces also claimed to have successfully attacked Abha airport and King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait with drones and missiles, stating they had "hit their targets accurately". Clashes in Yemen's west have left at least 62 combatants dead, including 37 Houthi fighters, according to military sources from both sides who spoke to AFP. This violence marks a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, which has been simmering since the four-year ceasefire collapsed in July. The fighting also saw the Houthis launch a missile attack on Taiz, a city controlled by government forces, wounding five civilians and causing widespread panic among residents. One local resident described the aftermath of the attack, recalling the sight of young civilians hit by shrapnel in the middle of a crowded street. Yemen's government has vowed to retake control of Houthi-held territory, which encompasses most of the country's population and has been under rebel control for over a decade. The humanitarian crisis sparked by the war has left millions dependent on aid, with many civilians forced to flee their homes in search of safety. As the conflict intensifies, residents like Mohammed, who fled Mocha and now lives in Aden, express deep concern about the Houthis' intentions and the danger they pose to ordinary people. With the situation showing no signs of abating, it remains to be seen how this latest escalation will play out in the coming days. --- Source: [France 24 English](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261008-saudi-arabia-strikes-deadly-houthi-attacks-airports) Published by News Central Site: https://newscentral.site/saudi-authorities-confirm-three-killed-36-injured-in-airport-attacks/