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Monday, 12 October 2026dailybeirut.com
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The Support for Legitimacy Coalition in Yemen announced the interception and destruction of a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh, following a recent attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed one person.
The Support for Legitimacy Coalition in Yemen announced the interception and destruction of a Houthi ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh.
Coalition spokesperson Brigadier General Turki al-Malki stated via his account on the X platform on Monday evening, "Interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militias toward Riyadh."
Saudi authorities had previously announced on Sunday that one Pakistani national was killed and 11 others were injured in a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency: "Following up on the statement issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation regarding the treacherous attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday afternoon, the Authority reported that the attack resulted in the death of one resident of Pakistani nationality and injuries to (11) others."
The statement noted that the injured were immediately transferred to hospital to receive necessary medical care, and that the attack caused material damages currently being assessed.
Earlier on Monday, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the continuation of Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which caused injuries to several civilians.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized in a statement that these attacks represent a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The ministry affirmed the UAE's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability.
The ministry expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for all those injured.
The "Support for Legitimacy Coalition in Yemen" had announced on Sunday that a fire broke out due to an attack with an unknown projectile on King Khalid Airport in Saudi Arabia.
