Houthis say they attacked Riyadh and Dammam airports, Saudi Aramco facility

The latest claims follow attacks the Houthis said they carried out on Thursday against the Saudi defence ministry in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.Houthis continue to attack Saudi infrastructure (Photo: Reuters)New Delhi,Oct 24, 2026 22:10 ISTYemen’s Houthis said they attacked oil facilities, airports and an airbase across Saudi Arabia on Saturday, hours after the Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired towards Taif and Yanbu.The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the targets included the East-West pipeline, crude oil pumping stations, a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu and the Rabigh oil refinery.He also claimed attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Najran airport and an airbase in Khamis Mushait.There was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities of the latest claims. Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense briefly warned residents of potential danger in Taif, Yanbu, Mecca and Jeddah. About 10 minutes later, it said the threat had passed.The latest claims follow attacks the Houthis said they carried out on Thursday against the Saudi defence ministry in Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Saudi authorities said two people were killed in Dammam but have not confirmed the reported attacks in Riyadh and Yanbu. The Saudi-led coalition said on Thursday it intercepted drones over Riyadh and Medina. A day earlier, the Houthis denied launching drones towards Medina after the coalition reported interceptions over the holy city and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern region.This is a developing story. It will be updated.- Ends