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Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.

Key facts

  • Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:02:07 UTC.

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What to watch next

  • 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 twelve killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

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

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

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

  5. Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack

  6. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

  7. At least 12 killed, over 300 injured after strike on Riyadh airport, Saudi officials say

Sources

The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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