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At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

At least 12 people, including one American, were killed and 309 others injured in a strike Saturday​ on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.

Key facts

  • At least 12 people, including one American, were killed and 309 others injured in a strike Saturday​ on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:30:07 UTC.

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What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. At least twelve killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

  2. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

  3. Saudi Arabia says attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300

  4. Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport; 12 killed, over 300 wounded

  5. Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say

  6. Twelve killed in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

  7. At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say

Sources

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