Conflict & Security
Houthis claim drone strikes on Saudi airports as Riyadh reports interceptions
November 2, 2026 at 05:33 PM
4 reports · over 1 hour
Houthi and Saudi forces traded attacks Monday, the rebels claiming drone strikes on Saudi airports and the kingdom reporting interceptions over Riyadh.
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced drone strikes on Dammam airport and an early warning radar in Jazan.
- The Houthis also said they targeted a military aircraft with a drone at Jazan airport.
- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced it intercepted and destroyed two drones in the Riyadh area.
- Saudi civil defense lifted emergency alerts in Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif, and Najran after issuing them earlier Monday.



