# Houthi Strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport Kills 12 and Injures 309, Saudi Authority Says

*Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6:18 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-11T06:18:47.695Z (3h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 9/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: Saudi aviation authorities say a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on 10 October killed 12 people and injured 309.

A Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has left 12 people dead and 309 injured, some of them seriously, according to an updated statement from Saudi aviation authorities.

The authority’s more detailed figures relate to the 10 October attack on the main airport serving Saudi Arabia’s capital. It is described as a strike that caused 12 deaths and 309 injuries, but the statement does not specify how many of the casualties were passengers, airport staff, or other people at or near the site.

Officials have not publicly detailed the exact type of weapon used in the attack, nor have they released a full breakdown of damage to airport infrastructure or aircraft. The airport is one of Saudi Arabia’s key civilian hubs, handling large volumes of domestic and international traffic.

The casualty count highlights the human cost of a hit on a busy civilian facility and shows how Yemen’s conflict continues to reach into Saudi territory despite efforts to contain it. Disruption at King Khalid International Airport affects Saudi travelers, foreign workers, and transit passengers using Riyadh as a stopping point between other regions.

For Saudi authorities, a mass-casualty strike on an airport near the political center of the country raises hard questions about protection of major civilian infrastructure. The kingdom has invested heavily in air-defense systems, but the available report does not address how defenses performed during this specific attack.

The strike also lands at a time when Saudi Arabia has been trying to lower the temperature of conflicts tied to the Yemen war. A deadly attack on the capital’s international airport complicates that picture and brings renewed attention to the risk that civilian sites remain exposed.

Signals to watch include further official detail on the weapon used, any changes to flight schedules or airport security procedures in Riyadh, and public statements from both Saudi authorities and the Houthis on how they view this incident in the wider context of the war.