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Twelve killed in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh

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

Another 309 people are injured in the attack on the airport, which come days after Yemen's Houthis said they had struck it.

Key facts

  • Another 309 people are injured in the attack on the airport, which come days after Yemen's Houthis said they had struck it.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:40:56 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. At least two killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

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

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

  4. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

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

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

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

Sources

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