Conflict & Security
Houthis announce missile and drone strikes on four Saudi sites
October 6, 2026 at 12:34 AM
2 reports · over 2 hours
Houthi forces said they struck four Saudi sites with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, warning airlines away from Saudi airspace.
- Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree announced three operations striking King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, Aramco's Rabigh refinery, Abha airport, and Khamis Mushait base.
- The group said the Riyadh strike disrupted air navigation at King Khalid Airport and that the Rabigh refinery hit ignited a fire.
- The group said Saudi Arabia has launched 1,576 air and missile strikes on Yemen since the escalation began, 60 of them in the past 24 hours.
- The Houthis warned all international airlines to stop using Saudi airspace amid the strikes.


