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Houthi missiles hit Riyadh’s airport, killing 13-plus

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Houthi missiles struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 13 and wounding over 300.
A ballistic missile hit Aramco’s Dhahran headquarters building, causing a limited fire with no casualties.
Saudi-led coalition Major General Turki al-Maliki ordered civilians to evacuate al-Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s cabinet warned the Houthis of consequences for attacks across Saudi Arabia.

History

Historical Context

In March 2015 Saudi Arabia led a nine-nation coalition that launched Operation Decisive Storm after Houthi forces seized Sana’a and President Hadi fled. The air campaign imposed a blockade, deployed thousands of troops and provoked repeated Houthi missile strikes on Saudi targets. Today, attacks on King Khalid Airport and the evacuation order by Major General Turki al-Maliki echo that enduring cross-border retaliation pattern.

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Story summary

Houthi missiles struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 13 and wounding over 300.
A ballistic missile hit Aramco’s Dhahran headquarters building, causing a limited fire with no casualties.
Saudi-led coalition Major General Turki al-Maliki ordered civilians to evacuate al-Sabaha Central Station in Sanaa.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s cabinet warned the Houthis of consequences for attacks across Saudi Arabia.

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