Houthis continue attacks in Saudi Arabia, coalition announces downing of a ballistic missile

A new attack on Riyadh airport has caused one death and 11 injuries. At the same time, the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels toward the southern part of the country.

The attack on Riyadh airport occurred on Sunday evening, October 11. According to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority, the victim was a Pakistani national, while 11 other people were injured.

In a post on social network X, authorities said the injured were immediately taken to hospital to receive necessary medical care.

Besides the human casualties, the attack also caused material damage, the value of which is still being determined by Saudi authorities.

This incident followed an attack recorded a day earlier at the King Khalid airport terminal in Riyadh. According to authorities, that attack, linked to Houthi rebels, left 12 casualties.

Meanwhile, the Saudi-led military coalition announced it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The missile was heading toward the city of Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia.

The announcement was made by Major General Turki al-Malki, coalition spokesman, in a post on platform X.

The recent events have taken place amid heightened tensions in the region. Rocket and drone attacks have increased concerns over the safety of critical infrastructure and civilians in Saudi Arabia.