Houthi militants have escalated attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Almost a third of Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia since the end of July occurred in the past week. Airports in Riyadh, Abha and Najran were among the targets.

Confirmed Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia, July 24–Oct. 12, 2026

Note: Strike data as of Oct. 12, 2026; control area as of Oct. 13

Source: The Institute for the Study of War with AEI's Critical Threats Project, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation

Graphic: Becky Pinnington, CNN