# Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport kill three Saudis as war escalates

https://mins.news/en/video/92973

- France 24 English, 2026-10-09 10:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_tgSmFdtLY

> Saudi authorities said Thursday’s attacks on Riyadh airport killed three people and injured several others. Yemen’s Houthi group intensified missile strikes on the kingdom and sought to close its airspace. The attack damaged a Saudia Airlines plane and prompted many airlines to cancel flights to the Saudi capital.

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