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Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh after Houthis' deadly attacks on airports

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Briefings

On October 7, 2026, three individuals and 36 people were killed and injured in attacks on King Khalid international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during ongoing hostilities with Yemen's Houthis. The incident occurred on Thursday, following a similar event on Wednesday where three people died and 36 were wounded in attacks on Abha. The explosions were reported in Riyadh, aligning with the broader conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-backed rebel group.

Key points

• Three people were killed and 36 people were wounded in attacks on King Khalid international airport in Riyadh on October 7, 2026, during ongoing fighting with Yemen's Houthis.
• Three people were killed and 36 people were wounded in attacks on Abha on October 6, 2026, during ongoing fighting with Yemen's Houthis.

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Data covers only two days of conflict in Saudi Arabia and Yemen; specific casualty details for other locations remain unverified.

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