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Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport kill three Saudi nationals
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Summary
Saudi authorities said three Saudi nationals were killed and others injured in two attacks on Riyadh's main airport on Thursday, claimed by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The attacks mark an escalation in fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government. Earlier reports of explosions heard in the capital and the airport's closure preceded confirmation of the deaths by Saudi authorities.
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- Houthis claim responsibility for airport attacks in Saudi ArabiaCNN · Oct 8, 7:22 PM
- Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave 3 Dead, Saudi Arabia SaysNew York Times · Oct 9, 6:56 AM
Center
- Saudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebelsAssociated Press · Oct 9, 3:47 AM
- Three Saudis Killed at Riyadh Airport as Houthi Attacks WorsenBloomberg · Oct 9, 4:14 AM
- Three Saudi nationals killed in attacks on Riyadh airport, aviation authority saysReuters · Oct 9, 4:39 AM
- Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airportBBC News · Oct 9, 6:07 AM