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Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know

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

What happened

Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile strike on the main international airport in Riyadh.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:45:15 UTC.

Why it matters

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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. Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack

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

  3. 12 killed, hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport attack as Houthi strikes intensify

  4. Follow live: Houthis renew threats against Saudi airports as Riyadh attack prompts wave of condemnation

  5. Missile attack on airport in Saudi Arabia's capital kills 12 people and injures over 300

  6. Houthis exempt Mecca, Medina airports from attacks as Riyadh vows revenge

  7. Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know

Sources

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

Read the full report at Al Jazeera

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Houthis exempt Mecca, Medina airports from attacks as Riyadh vows revenge

On Sunday, the Houthis issued a warning against using Saudi airspace for all but Mecca and Medina airports. This warning follows an attack on Riyadh's international airport that resulted in civilian casualties and fatalities.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India