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

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What happened

Saudi authorities say the latest attack on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, has killed 12 people and injured over 300.

Key facts

  • Saudi authorities say the latest attack on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, has killed 12 people and injured over 300.
  • Reported by NPR and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:44:15 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

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

  2. Attack on Riyadh airport kills 12, injures over 300, Saudi Arabia says

  3. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

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

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

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

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

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