The latest escalation follows a Saudi-led coalition campaign that destroyed 82 Houthi military targets across Saada, Hodeidah, al-Jawf, and Marib. That retaliatory operation responded to strikes on October 6 and 7 at Abha and King Khalid airports, which left three civilians dead and 36 injured. The coalition also confirmed it had previously destroyed the specific missile launcher in Sanaa used to target the Saudi capital.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Houthis Launch New Missile Barrage at Riyadh After Saudi Hits 82 Targets
War13 days ago
Ballistic missiles fired from Yemen triggered loud explosions in Riyadh overnight, causing fresh disruptions to air traffic at King Khalid International Airport. Monitoring channels reported a heavy barrage of launches from Houthi-controlled territory, though Saudi officials have not yet confirmed whether the most recent missiles were intercepted or hit their targets.
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