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Houthis threaten aircraft entering Saudi airspace outside Mecca, Medina

Published : Sunday, 11 October, 2026 at 5:38 PM

Observer Online Report

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned that aircraft entering Saudi Arabia’s airspace outside the regions of Mecca and Medina will be targeted, following a deadly missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree reiterated the warning on Sunday, October 11, saying Saudi Arabia’s airspace and airports were targets. He urged aircraft operators to avoid Saudi airspace to prevent possible attacks.

However, flights operating to and from Mecca and Medina would be exempt from the restriction, according to the statement.

Saree urged all concerned to take the warning seriously, adding that Saudi Arabia would bear responsibility for any consequences if the warning was ignored.

The warning came a day after Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on a terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 12 people and injuring 309, according to the report.

Two Bangladeshis were among those killed. The other victims included nationals of the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan, while five were Saudi citizens.

Several of the injured were reported to be in critical condition and were receiving treatment at hospitals.

The attack also caused infrastructure damage, the extent of which was still being assessed. Saudi Arabia suspended flight operations at Riyadh airport following the strike.

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