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20 Attacks on Saudi Airport in Two Weeks Leave 17 Dead
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News18•17-10-2026, 08:02
20 Attacks on Saudi Airport in Two Weeks Leave 17 Dead
- •King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh faced 20 attacks within just two weeks, causing severe destruction.
- •The attacks resulted in the deaths of 17 people, including Indian nationals, and left 333 others injured.
- •Services at the King Khalid International Airport have been temporarily suspended due to the escalating security crisis.
- •CCTV footage capturing attacks on international airports in Abha, Najran, and Jizan has been released, causing shock.
- •While the Houthi group has denied responsibility for these attacks, they accused Saudi-led forces of targeting Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia intensified its military offensive following the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement between the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebel group.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh faced numerous attacks, resulting in temporary service suspensions and massive flight disruptions across major hubs.
The attacks resulted in 17 deaths, including Indian nationals, and left 333 others injured, alongside further casualties reported across multiple separate strike events.
