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Saudi Airport Attacks in Riyadh and Abha Leave 3 Dead and 36 Injured
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News18•08-10-2026, 00:54
Saudi Airport Attacks in Riyadh and Abha Leave 3 Dead and 36 Injured
- •Three people were killed and 36 others injured in attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport.
- •The casualties included Egyptian, Algerian, and Sudanese nationals, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.
- •Yemen's Houthi fighters claimed responsibility for the missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi infrastructure.
- •The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile and destroying the launch platform used in the attack.
- •The renewed escalation in violence has disrupted regional air traffic and displaced over 200,000 people within Yemen.
Key Questions Answered
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport were targeted in the recent attacks.
Three people were killed and 36 others suffered injuries ranging from minor to severe during the airport attacks.
Yemen’s Houthi fighters claimed responsibility for the series of missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi facilities.
