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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Riyadh airport partially reopens FAST-MOVING
The Saudi-led coalition announced the interception of at least 10 ballistic missiles and several drones targeting southern Saudi Arabia and the capital, Riyadh, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The barrage included a cruise missile targeting Khamis Mushait and projectiles directed toward the Mecca and Madinah provinces, where shrapnel fell in areas including Jeddah and Taif.
Amidst the escalation, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resumed limited operations. Terminal 1 has been designated for domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is handling international flights operated by national carriers. This partial reopening follows a two-week suspension caused by a Houthi attack on October 10, which killed at least 12 people and injured over 300.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned that the airport remains a military target and is unsafe for use, urging airlines and passengers to avoid the facility. The group also claimed responsibility for targeting oil facilities and military bases in Khamis Mushait and Jizan. In response to the heightened security risk, the US Department of State previously ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.
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Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais · Houthi militia · Houthi movement · Houthi rebels · Houthis · King Khalid International Airport · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · Makkah · Mecca · Medina · Muslim World League · Riyadh
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Riyadh Air cancelled Madrid-Riad flights from October 25 to November 7, 2026. columnadigital.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam occurred on October 21.
- [● 10 SOURCES] An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh occurred on October 10. columnadigital.com · lemaroc360.com · desitalkchicago.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] Air India and Air India Express suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until November 7, 2026. samacharnama.com · fernandoplaceres.com · madhyamamonline.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Akasa Air extended Jeddah flight suspensions until November 10 and Riyadh until November 30, 2026. thefederal.com · madhyamamonline.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Indian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia are operating 24/7 control rooms in Riyadh and Jeddah. samacharnama.com · thefederal.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] IndiGo extended cancellations for Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah until October 31, 2026. thefederal.com · madhyamamonline.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims returned to India over the past week. samacharnama.com · thefederal.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Akasa Air extended Jeddah flight suspensions until November 10, 2026. samacharnama.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Akasa Air extended Riyadh flight suspensions until November 30, 2026. samacharnama.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] Air India and Air India Express services to Jeddah are suspended until October 31, 2026. samacharnama.com · madhyamamonline.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] King Khalid International Airport resumes flight operations on Sunday, October 25, 2026. lemaroc360.com · desitalkchicago.com · theglobalfilipinomagazine.com · www.arabnews.jp · fernandoplaceres.com · +2 more