The loss of life comes as the Saudi-led coalition claims it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Yemen north of Riyadh. In separate operations, two missiles targeted Aden International Airport, leading to an evacuation of the facility. The missile barrage coincides with a broader offensive by Saudi-backed forces into Houthi-held territories near the Bab al-Mandab strait.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Saudi Civil Aviation Confirms 1 Death at Riyadh Airport
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Houthi rebels launched a coordinated wave of ballistic missiles and drones at the Saudi capital's main airfield on Wednesday, forcing the temporary suspension of flight operations. Saudi Civil Aviation confirmed that one person was killed during the attacks on King Khalid International Airport, while the Ansarallah movement claimed the strikes on airport and military installations were precise and successful in disrupting air traffic.
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