🇸🇦🇾🇪 Saudi Arabia is investigating how a Houthi missile and drone barrage managed to get through its air defenses and hit Riyadh’s main international airport, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300.
Early findings suggest the attack was coordinated: multiple… pic.twitter.com/WW6PebIGrp
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) October 12, 2026
Two regional officials said Monday Saudi Arabia launched an investigation into why Patriots and other systems did not intercept the Saturday mix of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles that reached King Khalid International. Initial findings: Houthis sent drones first to clear the way, then cruise and ballistic missiles. Projectiles traveled more than 1,000 km. Probe also looking at why no earlier warning. Attack killed 13 and wounded more than 300. Sunday follow-up projectile killed one and injured 11. Airport remains closed. Saudis looking to the U.S. for more direct involvement against the Houthis.
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