Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 7, 2026
At Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, a Sudanese citizen died and eight residents were hurt, including five Saudi citizens.
The article also describes an explosion heard near the Riyadh airport on September 19, followed by black smoke above a fuel storage area.
The report does not provide further details on the attacks or say what steps authorities will take next.
Key points
- Saudi authorities attributed attacks on two airports to the Houthis.
- Three civilians were killed and 36 people injured, according to the aviation authority.
- A Sudanese citizen died in the Riyadh airport attack; eight residents were injured.