Yemen’s Houthi armed group spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched two attacks inside Saudi Arabia using large numbers of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. He said the first strike targeted key facilities in Riyadh and the second hit ARAMCO’s Yanbu facility, causing large fires, per the Houthi statement. Saree framed the operations as retaliation for Saudi airstrikes and a blockade, claiming Saudi warplanes have conducted 732 airstrikes from Khamis Mushait and Ta'if bases. Sa

Russian officials said on Sept. 20 drone strikes hit Moscow and Moscow region, killing two. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin said Russia has shot down over 1,600 Ukrainian drones since Sept. 19, about 450 of them as they approached Moscow. Several drones struck and damaged a Moscow refinery; another hit a residential building. Moscow region Governor Vorobyov said the roof of a 21-storey block in Ramensky district caught fire and about 400 residents were evacuated.

Monitoring ahead of the Mid‑Autumn/National Day holidays shows rising air fares and demand in China. On Sept. 20, popular long‑haul and homebound routes had already posted large increases: the lowest listed fare for Oct. 7 Urumqi→Shanghai reached 3,070 yuan, about 99% above the 1,540 yuan lowest fare for Sept. 24 Shanghai→Urumqi. Shenzhen–Chongqing also shows pricier returns: Sept. 24 Shenzhen→Chongqing lowest fare 1,010 yuan; Oct. 7 Chongqing→Shenzhen lowest fare 1,450 yuan, roughly 44% higher. Hangban Guanjia data as of Sept. 17 show average domestic economy booking price for the 2026 Mid‑Autumn/National Day period at about 973.7 yuan (+9% YoY) and expected daily passenger volume up 3.1% YoY, indicating concurrent increases in volume and prices.