Three killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports as the conflict escalates
Summary
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed new attacks on military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia and on Yemen's Aden airport on Wednesday 7 October, their military spokesperson saying ballistic missiles and drones targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Three people were killed in Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, officials said on 8 October, and the Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
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How it unfolded
Thursday 8 October
Three people were killed in Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, officials said, attacks the Houthis claimed and which mark an escalation in the conflict.
- 03:35The IndependentThree dead after Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia – what we know
Wednesday 7 October
The Iran-backed Houthis claimed new attacks with ballistic missiles and drones on military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and on Yemen's Aden airport.