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Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills Twelve and Injures Over 300
A ballistic missile strike on Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed twelve people and injured more than 300, according to the Saudi-led coalition, which also reported an earlier Ansarullah attack on Terminal 3 the previous day.
Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport Kills 12, Halts Air Traffic
Houthi forces struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 11, 2026, killing at least 12 people and injuring 50, according to multiple officials cited by The New York Times. The attack halted air traffic, forced evacuations, and triggered a THAAD interceptor launch near the airport as hospitals were overwhelmed with dozens of injured, mostly Saudi nationals.
Houthi Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Aramco Depot in Jeddah
On October 5, a Houthi drone strike caused a fire at the Aramco storage depot in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attack follows a Houthi missile strike that killed a Saudi pilot at King Khalid International Airport and prompted Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa.
Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Injure 36
Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia killed three people and injured 36, prompting flight diversions and a U.S. security alert.
Houthi Missile Strikes on Saudi Airports in October 2026 Kill Three, Injure 36
On October 6 and 7, 2026, Ansar Allah (Houthis) conducted two separate ballistic missile attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, killing three foreign residents and injuring 36 others. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in the Houthi campaign against Saudi Arabia, targeting civilian aviation infrastructure and foreign nationals.
Yemeni Forces Retake Bab el-Mandeb as Houthis Strike Riyadh and Aden
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces recaptured the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the port town of Mocha from Iran-backed Houthi forces, reversing most of the Houthis' territorial gains from last month. The Houthis retaliated with ballistic missile strikes on Aden International Airport and Riyadh, where air traffic was halted, and a drone attack that set an oil storage tank ablaze at the Petro Rabigh complex in Mecca Province.
Yemen's Ansar Allah Hits Aramco Depot in Jeddah as Southern Giants Brigades Retake Al-Omari Camp
Ansar Allah launched a drone strike on an Aramco oil depot in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, targeting critical energy infrastructure. In a separate development, Southern Giants Brigades forces recaptured Al-Omari Camp, the headquarters of the 17th Brigade, in Dhubab from Ansar Allah.
Houthis Seize Key Junction, Cut Last Supply Route to Taizz
Houthi forces captured the Al-Ahad al-Shou'bah junction on Road 2050, severing the last supply route of the Presidential Leadership Council to Taizz and effectively placing the city under siege. The move threatens to cut off a major urban center and worsen the humanitarian situation for its residents.
Houthis Strike Saudi Aramco Refinery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Retaliates with Airstrikes on Sana'a
Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthis) struck the Saudi Aramco refinery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a massive fire and destroying at least three fuel storage tanks, as confirmed by Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. In response, the Royal Saudi Air Force conducted airstrikes on Sana'a and other Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.
Saudi Strikes Hit Houthi Hub in Sanaa as Houthi Missiles Target Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on Ansar Allah positions in Sanaa, including a military site in Al-Sabain District, while intercepting three Houthi ballistic missiles launched toward Khamis Mushait. In a separate incident, unidentified gunmen killed at least five Fatemiyoun Brigade members in an armed attack in Rudmahi, Zahedan, Iran.
Yemeni Suicide Drone Hits Power Station Near Medina, Saudi Arabia
A suicide drone launched from Yemen struck an electricity distribution station near Medina, Saudi Arabia, on October 2, 2026, according to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, marking a significant escalation in cross-border attacks on Saudi infrastructure.
Saudi Airstrikes Hit Yemen Ammunition Depot and Houthi Communications Towers
A Royal Saudi Air Force airstrike on an ammunition depot in Mokha, western Yemen, triggered secondary explosions, while additional strikes targeted Houthi-linked communications towers in Amran Governorate.
Iran Deploys New Mi-28NE Attack Helicopters Against PFF in Sistan and Baluchestan
IRGC-affiliated sources reported that newly delivered Mi-28NE attack helicopters were deployed in clashes with the People's Fighters Front (PFF) in Iranshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, marking the first combat use of these Russian-made helicopters against the group. The deployment signals a significant escalation in Tehran's counterinsurgency campaign in the restive border region.
Iran Strikes Kurdish Camps in Iraqi Kurdistan with Missiles and Drones
Iran launched overnight ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kurdish opposition group camps in Iraqi Kurdistan, with missile impacts reported in Erbil and Shahed-136 drones targeting Koya. The attack marks a fresh cross-border escalation by Tehran against Kurdish factions it accuses of fomenting unrest.
Iran's IRGC Strikes Kurdish Militant Positions Near Erbil with Ballistic Missiles and Drones
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck Kurdish militant positions near Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, very likely using BM-250/300 short-range ballistic missiles and/or Shahed-136 kamikaze drones. The attack marks a significant escalation of Iranian cross-border operations in northern Iraq, threatening regional stability and civilian safety in the Kurdistan Region.