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Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

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What happened

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Yemen-based group continues.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:16:07 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. Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks

  2. Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched 26 strikes in Yemen over 24 hours

  3. Saudi Arabia says air defences intercepted Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

  4. Saudi Arabia issues first alert in the capital since escalation, and other Mideast developments

  5. Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies

  6. Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

  7. Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

Sources

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