Saudi authorities say three killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
Summary
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed two attacks on Saudi airports, then a new attack on Thursday 8 October against the airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where a witness reported explosions, including a blast at the international airport, and an evacuation. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation reported that three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks on Riyadh airport on Thursday, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News report.
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How it unfolded
Friday 9 October
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said three Saudi citizens were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks on Riyadh airport on Thursday.
- 04:07ABC NewsSaudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels
- 03:57The Philadelphia InquirerSaudi authorities say 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport claimed by Houthi rebels
Thursday 8 October
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed two attacks on Saudi airports that killed three people, officials said, then a new attack against the airport in Riyadh, where a witness reported explosions and an evacuation.
- 08:46The Philadelphia InquirerHouthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation
Wednesday 7 October
- 18:48The Philadelphia InquirerAttacks on Saudi airports claimed by Houthi rebels kill 3 people, officials say