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Attacks target airports in Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia says its airports in Riyadh and Dammam have been targeted in attacks.
The Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are allied with Iran, said they targeted the airports.
A new attack on Riyadh’s international airport caused a fire, according to the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen.
Saudi air defences also intercepted a cruise missile near the airport.
Saturday’s attack on Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, according to official figures.
Air traffic at Riyadh airport has been suspended, and schools across Saudi Arabia will switch to remote learning through Thursday.
Saudi authorities are assessing possible damage at Dammam airport.
Attacks targeted airports in Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, according to Saudi authorities and reports.
A renewed attack on Riyadh’s international airport caused a fire, while Saudi air defences intercepted a cruise missile near the airport.
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attack on Dammam airport and said it was assessing possible damage.
A previous attack on Riyadh airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, according to official figures cited by Handelsblatt.
Saudi Arabia suspended in-person school classes until Thursday and shifted teaching online.
- Who
- The attacks targeted airports in Riyadh and Dammam. Saudi authorities reported the attacks; Houthi rebels claimed earlier attacks on Riyadh and Dammam.
- What
- Riyadh airport was attacked again, with a fire reported and a cruise missile intercepted nearby. Saudi Arabia also confirmed an attack on Dammam airport.
- When
- The reports were published on 11 October 2026. The Riyadh attack with at least 12 deaths took place on Saturday; the sources also mention an earlier attack on Thursday.
- Where
- Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated
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Houthi rebels attacked a target near the Saudi capital, according to SRF.
An attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300, according to official figures cited by Handelsblatt.
A renewed attack on Riyadh airport caused a fire, and Saudi air defences intercepted a cruise missile nearby.
Saudi Arabia confirmed an attack on Dammam airport and said it was assessing possible damage.
- Riyadh airport attack
- At least 12 killed and more than 300 injured in the Saturday attack, according to official figures cited by Handelsblatt
- Riyadh airport
- A fire broke out during a renewed attack
- Saudi air defences
- Intercepted a cruise missile near Riyadh airport
- Dammam airport
- Saudi Arabia confirmed an attack and said possible damage was being assessed
- Schools
- In-person classes suspended until Thursday and shifted online
Sources
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