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Saudi Reopens King Khalid Airport as Drones Intercepted

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Saudi Arabia reopened King Khalid International Airport for domestic and international flights on Oct 25, 2026.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree warned the airport remains an unsafe target and could face further attacks.
Saudi military shot down two drones over the Riyadh area early Sunday.
Saudi forces also intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on the reopening day.

History

Historical Context

Following the September 2019 barrage of 25 drones and missiles that sparked fires at Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq and Khurais facilities, Saudi Arabia has endured continual aerial threats. On 25 October 2026 its forces intercepted two drones, a ballistic missile and another drone while reopening Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, highlighting the persistent air-defense challenge.

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Story summary

Saudi Arabia reopened King Khalid International Airport for domestic and international flights on Oct 25, 2026.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree warned the airport remains an unsafe target and could face further attacks.
Saudi military shot down two drones over the Riyadh area early Sunday.
Saudi forces also intercepted a ballistic missile and a drone on the reopening day.

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