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Saudi Arabia shuts Riyadh airport until October 17 after attacks: Why Houthi missiles are getting through

Saudi Arabia has extended Riyadh airport’s closure until Oct 17 after Houthi attacks. The strikes have raised questions about the kingdom’s air defences, as drones and missiles reportedly penetrated its systems, exposing challenges in intercepting mixed attacks and protecting critical infra.

Livemint 12/10/2026, 11:50:35 pm IST

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