# Houthi missile strikes kill three at Riyadh airport, including airline captain

https://mins.news/en/item/92933

- euronews, 2026-10-09 10:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/houthi-missile-strikes-kill-three-at-riyadh-airport-including-airline-captain

> Two missiles struck King Khalid International Airport, killing three people, including an airline captain. Diplomats sheltered in place and dozens of flights were delayed. Yemen’s government said it had made progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive, while Houthi forces said they were holding their ground.

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