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Houthi missile, drone attacks injure three at Saudi airports

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 7:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Houthi Attacks Disrupt Airports

Saudi Aviation Authority said Houthi missile and drone attacks injured three at Jazan and Najran airports.
Strikes damaged King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jazan and Najran, prompting emergency response.
Jazan scheduled eight flights Tuesday afternoon while Najran had no arrivals or departures.
UK Embassy warned British nationals to follow travel advice and avoid sharing footage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed Saudi Arabia's right to self-defence.

Summary

GACA Activates Emergency Plans

GACA said the attacks activated approved emergency procedures and airport security contingency plans.
GACA emphasized continuous coordination with security agencies to assess damage and verify facility safety.
Injured civilians were taken to designated hospitals where their conditions were reported stable.
GACA announced additional tight security measures, ongoing monitoring and rapid response to keep Saudi airport passenger services uninterrupted.

History

Historical Context

In September 2019 Houthi rebels used drones and cruise missiles to strike Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq plant and Khurais field, cutting about 5.7 million barrels per day – roughly 5 % of output. The attack followed a campaign that began with Najran shelling after Saudi intervention in Yemen in 2015 and hit airports. Missile strikes on King Abdullah Airport in Jazan and Najran echo pattern, prompting air-defence and travel warnings.

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Houthi Attacks Disrupt Airports

Saudi Aviation Authority said Houthi missile and drone attacks injured three at Jazan and Najran airports.
Strikes damaged King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jazan and Najran, prompting emergency response.
Jazan scheduled eight flights Tuesday afternoon while Najran had no arrivals or departures.
UK Embassy warned British nationals to follow travel advice and avoid sharing footage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed Saudi Arabia's right to self-defence.

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