Explosive sounds were heard again north of Riyadh on Oct 6. Late on Oct 5 and in the early hours of Oct 6 local time, the area near King Khalid International Airport was struck by attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi movement, which also said it attacked Abha airport; Saudi authorities have not confirmed the Abha claim.

2026-10-06

Explosive sounds were heard again north of Riyadh on Oct 6. Late on Oct 5 and in the early hours of Oct 6 local time, the area near King Khalid International Airport was struck by attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi movement, which also said it attacked Abha airport; Saudi authorities have not confirmed the Abha claim.