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Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say

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Houthi *Abha International Airport King Khalid International Airport Saudi Arabia Riyadh

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Oct 8 Morning

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BBC News - World13h ago

Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say

Three people were killed and 36 others wounded in separate Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports on October 6th and 7th. Abha International Airport saw two fatalities, including women of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities, and 28 injuries. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was also targeted, resulting in one death of a Sudanese national and eight wounded. The Houthi military spokesperson claimed responsibility for these attacks, stating they were carried out with ballistic missiles and drones. These incidents represent an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

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Al Jazeera16h ago

Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that three people have died as a result of Houthi strikes on two of its international airports. The attacks targeted airport infrastructure, leading to casualties. The article does not specify when these strikes occurred. The Houthi group is identified as the perpetrator of these attacks. This incident highlights ongoing hostilities and their impact on civilian areas within Saudi Arabia.

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Three people were killed in attacks on Saudi Arabia airports over two days.

— authorities

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Two people were killed and 28 wounded in an attack at Abha International Airport.

— Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca)

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One person was killed and eight were wounded in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

— Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca)

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Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said its armed forces had attacked both Saudi Arabia airports with ballistic missiles and drones.

— Yahya Saree

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Two women, of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities, were killed during the Abha airport attack.

— Gaca

Oct 7 Evening

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Al Jazeera22h ago

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals

Houthi attacks on Abha and King Khalid International Airports in Saudi Arabia resulted in the deaths of three foreign nationals and injured 36 others. On Tuesday, an attack on Abha airport killed two female residents, one Moroccan and one Algerian, and injured 28. The following day, an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed a Sudanese citizen and injured eight residents, including five Saudis. Saudi aviation authorities are coordinating with security agencies to assess damage and ensure safety. These incidents follow previous interceptions of Houthi missile launches towards Riyadh. The US embassy in Riyadh has issued a security alert for Americans due to the ongoing security situation.

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Houthi attacks on Abha and King Khalid international airports killed three civilians and injured 36.

— Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation

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The attack on Abha international airport killed two female residents, a Moroccan and an Algerian, and injured 28 others.

— Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation

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The attack on King Khalid international airport killed a Sudanese citizen and injured eight residents, including five Saudi citizens.

— Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation

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Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a suspected Houthi ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh airport on September 18.

— Saudi-led coalition forces

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The US embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert for Americans in Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing security situation.

— US embassy in Riyadh

Oct 6 Evening

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Al Jazeera2d ago

Saudi Arabia says three wounded in attacks on airports near Yemen border

Saudi Arabia reported that three people were wounded in attacks on Jazan and Najran airports, located near the Yemen border, on Monday evening. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority stated that the strikes caused minor injuries and material damage. Yemen's Houthi forces claimed responsibility for targeting sites across southern Saudi Arabia, including airports and military locations. The attacks have been condemned by the Gulf Cooperation Council and Kuwait, who described them as a dangerous escalation and criticized the targeting of civilian facilities. These incidents occur amidst an increase in fighting within Yemen between Houthi forces and those loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is supported by Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia reports three minor injuries and material damage following Houthi strikes on Jazan and Najran airports.

— Saudi Civil Aviation Authority

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Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting sites across southern Saudi Arabia, including airports and military sites.

— Yemen's Houthis

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The attacks on Saudi airports come amid an escalation in fighting in Yemen.

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Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General called the attacks a 'dangerous escalation' and urged international action.

— Jassim al-Budaiwi

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Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attacks as 'continued brazen and disgraceful attacks' on Saudi Arabia.

— Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs