Houthis claim a fresh strike on Riyadh airport as Saudi Arabia counts three dead from the earlier attacks
The Houthis claimed a new attack on Riyadh's airport on 8 October (AP, CBS News); Reuters reported smoke rising from an aircraft there. The New York Times described explosions in Riyadh after the deadliest Houthi attacks so far, and DW, the Financial Times and The Japan Times reported three dead from the earlier strikes on Saudi airports. Reuters said Syria is considering helping Saudi Arabia; RFI said Turkey ruled out sending troops.
Attacks on the Saudi capital's airport widen the war and put Gulf air travel and oil facilities at risk.
Kenyans working in or travelling through Saudi Arabia should follow embassy advice; oil costs could rise.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepts most missiles and is backing Yemeni government forces.
The Houthis say they are retaliating against the Saudi-backed offensive.
Treat the Houthi claims as claims until Saudi authorities or independent reporters confirm damage.
DailyDrop Kenya edition No. 5 · Morning · FRI., OCT. 9, 2026