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Houthis claim six attacks on Saudi Arabia airports and oil facilities

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In short

The claims detail an assault directed at energy assets, including the Ras Tanura and Rabigh oil refineries as well as an Aramco site in Abqaiq. Key transportation centers were also allegedly targeted, featuring missile launches toward King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a drone deployed against King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Additionally, the group named a military headquarters for Saudi troops located in Najran among its primary targets. Saudi Arabia has maintained silence and has not yet confirmed the incidents.

Key points

  • Houthi forces claimed responsibility for six coordinated strikes targeting strategic infr…: Houthi forces claimed responsibility for six coordinated strikes targeting strategic infrastructure within Saudi Arabia.
  • The alleged military operations spanned energy installations, commercial airports, and a…: The alleged military operations spanned energy installations, commercial airports, and a troop headquarters in Najran.
  • Saudi Arabian officials have not yet issued any official confirmation regarding the claim…: Saudi Arabian officials have not yet issued any official confirmation regarding the claimed attacks.

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Houthis claim six attacks on Saudi Arabia airports and oil facilities

29 October 2026 21:25 GMT

The Houthis carried out six attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports, oil facilities and a military headquarters, spokesperson Yahya Saree said.

Saree said the group fired ballistic missiles at the Ras Tanura and Rabigh oil refineries, a missile at an Aramco facility in Abqaiq, and multiple missiles at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

He also said the group attacked King Fahd International Airport in Dammam with a drone and targeted the headquarters of Saudi troops in Najran.

Saudi Arabia has yet to confirm the attacks.

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