Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Over 100 Riyadh flights cancelled after airport attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
More than 100 flights in Riyadh were cancelled after the Houthis targeted the airport. Saudi Arabia’s coalition said it intercepted missiles, while residents reported hearing booms over the capital.
WHO: Houthis
WHAT: The Houthis targeted Riyadh airport, leading to more than 100 flight cancellations.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM ET
WHERE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
WHY: The Houthis targeted the airport; no reason for the attack is reported.
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