Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport injures dozens

Houthi forces from Yemen launched a missile attack on Riyadh's international airport in Saudi Arabia, causing an explosion and evacuation, with dozens reported injured, according to a diplomatic source cited by AFP. The attack targeted a non-military facility. The missile struck the airport around 3:00 PM local time, prompting more than ten ambulances to head to the scene and travelers to flee various parts of the terminal. Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways canceled multiple flights to and from Riyadh, with some cancellations extending through Monday, October 12. The airport advised passengers to check with airlines directly. This attack follows earlier strikes on the same airport this week that killed four people, injured several others, and destroyed a Saudia aircraft. The Houthi forces have been engaged in an ongoing conflict with Saudi Arabia, and the diplomatic source condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure.