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Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people in Riyadh over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.

Key facts

  • The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people in Riyadh over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:41:37 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

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

  1. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

  2. Saudi Arabia vows major response after Houthi strike on airport kills 12, injures 309

  3. Saudi-led coalition says new attack at Riyadh airport causes fire, day after strike kills 12

  4. Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike

  5. Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days

  6. Live: Houthi rebels claim latest attacks on Riyadh airport, following Saturday's deadly strike

  7. After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis

Sources

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