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Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital Riyadh as witness reports evacuation

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What happened

Saudi Arabia’s civil defence agency said a kindergarten and medical complex in Riyadh were damaged by shrapnel from an intercepted missile, hours after explosions rattled Riyadh…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:24 UTC.

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  • 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. Yemen’s Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

  2. Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital

  3. Air India Delhi-Riyadh flight makes U-turn after Houthi attack on Saudi airport

  4. Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital Riyadh as witness reports evacuation

  5. Air India, IndiGo cancel and divert Riyadh flights after missile threat

  6. 'Stay indoors': India advisory to citizens after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia

Sources

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