Missile attack on Riyadh airport cancels hundreds of flights

Hundreds of flights were canceled after a missile attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh damaged an aircraft, causing chaos in the Saudi capital. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack on Thursday, October 8. A Saudia Airlines plane caught fire while parked at a terminal after being hit by a projectile, sustaining significant damage. No passengers were onboard, though injuries cannot be fully ruled out, and videos showed thick black smoke and flames at the airport. The Iran-backed Houthis also warned workers to avoid Saudi energy facilities, declaring them targets. Saudi authorities confirmed debris from an intercepted missile struck a nursery and health center, while international firms in Riyadh's financial district instructed staff to work remotely.