Missile

Missile event in Saudi Arabia on Mon 5th October 2026

5th October 2026

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On 5 October 2026, evening, suspected Houthi forces targeted (weapon unclear but likely missiles based on previous activity) Jizan - King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Jizan) and Najran - Najran International Airport (coded separately). The attack resulted in the injury of 3 people and material damage to the airports. Houthi forces did not claim the attack.

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