Attacks on Jazan and Najran airports injure three, Saudi aviation authority says; the Houthis say they hit sites in southern Saudi Arabia
Reportedon one origin only: 1 distinct origin, 0 tied to no party.
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said attacks on the evening of 5 October hit King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz airport in Jazan and Najran airport, causing three minor injuries and material damage, Al Jazeera reported. The Houthis said late that day they had targeted airports and military sites across southern Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities did not say what weapons were used.
- When
- 5 October 2026
- Where
- Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- What
- missile attack, airport
- Acting party
- Ansar Allah (the Houthis)
- Against
- Government of Saudi Arabia
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. The Houthis said they targeted airports in southern Saudi Arabia.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence Al Jazeera
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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