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

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What happened

At least twelve people were killed in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, including an Egyptian flight attendant, according to a medical source at a local hospital.

Key facts

  • At least twelve people were killed in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, including an Egyptian flight attendant, according to a medical source at a local hospital.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:03:32 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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

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

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

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

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

  6. Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack

  7. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

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