Saudi Arabia responded with seven airstrikes against communication networks in the Ibb and Harf Sufyan districts of Amran, resulting in the destruction of a poultry farm. Yemeni forces also advanced to the Al-Hangar point at the western entrance of Taiz and engaged in clashes near Dhubab Airport. These developments follow a similar security disruption on Oct 10 that forced aircraft to orbit the Jeddah region for over one hour.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Story
Sri Lanka and Egypt Suspend Riyadh Flights After Yemen Attack Wave
War10 days ago
Flight operations to the Saudi capital were halted by multiple international carriers on Oct 11 following a surge in missile threats across the kingdom. Airlines from Sri Lanka and Egypt suspended service to Riyadh in response to what Ansarallah termed an "airport for airport" escalation. Yemen's Armed Forces launched a new wave of attacks targeting oil and military installations, which reportedly halted air traffic at both Jeddah and Dammam airports and caused explosions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Looking for more context or analysis?
Tilt chat provides reliable, tailored insights, alerts, and automations.