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Houthis allege Saudi airstrikes as Riyadh and rebels trade fire

Houthi rebels said strikes hit Yemeni sites and a Saudi drone was downed, amid deadly attacks on Riyadh.

Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 11:56 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Houthi rebels said Saudi airstrikes hit Yemeni border sites overnight, and that they downed a Saudi drone over Saada.[Deutsche Welle]
  • A rebel attack on Riyadh's King Khalid airport reportedly killed 13 people on Saturday, described as the deadliest in the country in over a decade.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Reports cite at least 18 deaths and over 300 injuries in recent days, and Saudi Arabia has stopped issuing air raid alerts.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Most strike details rest on rebel statements, and analysts warn that halting alerts could amplify uncertainty.[Deutsche Welle]

Key facts

  • Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saudi airstrikes targeted Yemeni border regions overnight, including Kamaran island and Qanawis.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Air-raid sirens sounded and loud explosions were heard in Riyadh hours before the reported strikes.[Deutsche Welle]
  • A rebel attack on King Khalid International Airport on Saturday killed 13 people, described as the deadliest in the country in over a decade.[Deutsche Welle]
  • The Houthis said they fired a ballistic missile toward King Khalid International Airport.[Associated Press]
  • Reports cite at least 18 people killed and more than 300 injured in recent days.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for an immediate end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Saudi Arabia has stopped issuing air raid alerts, and the government has not publicly explained the change.[Deutsche Welle]

What remains uncertain

  • The strike and drone claims come from the Houthi rebels and are not independently confirmed in the reporting.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Observers suggest the alert halt aims to avoid public panic, while analysts warn it could amplify uncertainty.[Deutsche Welle]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.