Houthi Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport Terminal, Sparks Panic Among Passengers

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:51 PM on 12 Oct 2026

A Houthi projectile reportedly struck a crowded terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, triggering a bright orange haze and panic among passengers. The attack followed repeated strikes on Saudi Arabia, killing 13 people, including an Indian national. India condemned the violence and called for an immediate end to attacks targeting civilian infrastructure across the region.