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Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport killed three Saudis as war escalates

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On October 9, 2026, Yemen's Houthi group launched missile strikes on Riyadh airport, killing three Saudi citizens and injuring others. The attack damaged a Saudia Airlines plane and caused smoke to billow over the facility, leading to flight cancellations for days prior to a scheduled global oil chiefs meeting. Saudi authorities confirmed the casualties on Friday, marking an escalation in the conflict triggered by the broader US-Iran war.

Key points

• Three Saudi citizens were killed and several others injured by Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh airport on October 9, 2026.
• The attack damaged a Saudia Airlines plane and caused smoke to billow over the airport, forcing airlines to cancel flights to Riyadh days before a major global oil chiefs meeting.

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Evidence covers only the specific October 9, 2026 incident; broader conflict dynamics, casualty figures, and future plans remain unverified.

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