Saudi Arabia Houthi attacks targeted two southern airports, leaving three people injured as fighting with Yemen’s Houthis intensifies.
JAZAN: Saudi Arabia Houthi attacks targeted King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport on October 5, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. Three people suffered minor injuries and material damage was reported at the two facilities.
Saudi authorities said emergency teams responded immediately and that officials were assessing damage while taking measures to protect passengers, staff and civil aviation operations. The attacks came as fighting between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and the Houthis entered a sharper phase.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for a broader series of missile and drone operations across Saudi Arabia. The group’s military spokesman said the attacks also targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Abha Airport, military facilities in the south and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh. Those additional claims had not been independently confirmed at the time of reporting.
Saudi Arabia has also intensified military operations in Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition said about 100 fighter jets were involved in a major campaign against Houthi positions, including targets around Hodeidah and other areas along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The operation is supporting forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognised government as they seek to regain strategic territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The escalation has raised fresh concerns for regional aviation and shipping. The Houthis warned international airlines against using Saudi airspace, while Saudi authorities continued working to assess the security of affected airports. Reports on the status of individual flights and airports may change as authorities respond to the attacks.
The latest violence follows a wider military push around Yemen’s western coastline. Saudi-backed forces have claimed advances near the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the strategic port city of Mocha, while the Houthis have continued to launch attacks in response.
Impact to expect
The immediate impact is disruption. Travellers could face changing flight schedules or additional security measures, while airlines and shipping companies are likely to monitor developments closely. Continued attacks on airports or energy infrastructure could also increase pressure on regional transport and energy markets.
The situation remains fluid, and official aviation and security updates should take priority over unverified claims as the conflict develops.
