Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
BBC News World's headline. Reported by BBC News World, Al Jazeera English, Premium Times, DW News, BBC News, Business Insider Africa and 1 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to the BBC, the Houthis, a Yemeni group, say they carried out attacks that killed 13 people over the weekend, targeting two airports and oil facilities, including a second strike on Riyadh's airport in two days. Premium Times reported that the strike killed 12 and injured 309, while Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, put the death toll at 13 and the wounded at more than 300. Business Insider Africa reported that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye condemned the strikes. Al Jazeera English reported that Saudi Arabia vowed resilience. DW reported that King Khalid International Airport remained closed after the Saturday attack, and that Houthi rebels warned "worse is yet to come." The story is developing.
Key points
- The BBC reported that the Houthis say their attacks over the weekend killed 13 people and targeted two airports and oil facilities.
- Business Insider Africa reported that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye demanded an end to the Houthi attacks.
- Premium Times reported that Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation listed fatalities including four Saudi nationals and two Bangladeshis.
- DW reported that King Khalid International Airport remained closed following Saturday's deadly attack.
- DW reported that Houthi rebels warned that "worse is yet to come.".
What we know
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for Saturday's strike on Riyadh's international airport, according to Al-Monitor citing Reuters.
- A second strike on Riyadh airport occurred on Sunday, according to DW News.
- Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye condemned the recent strikes, according to Business Insider Africa.
- King Khalid International Airport remained closed after Saturday's attack, according to DW News.
What we don't know
- The sources give differing casualty figures, and the official toll is not settled across them.
What happens next
- Houthi rebels have warned that "worse is yet to come," according to DW News.
Sources differ: Premium Times reports 12 killed and 309 injured, while the BBC and Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, report 13 killed and more than 300 wounded.
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Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days. According to the BBC, the Houthis, a Yemeni group, say they carried out attacks that killed 13 people over the weekend, targeting two airports and oil facilities, including a second strike on Riyadh's airport in two days. Premium Times reported that the strike killed 12 and injured 309, while Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, put the death toll at 13 and the wounded at more than 300. Business Insider Africa reported that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye condemned the strikes. Al Jazeera English reported that Saudi Arabia vowed resilience. DW reported that King Khalid International Airport remained closed after the Saturday attack, and that Houthi rebels warned "worse is yet to come." The story is developing. Covered by 7 publications. BBC News World: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days. Al Jazeera English: Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport. Premium Times: Houthi strike on Riyadh Airport kills 12, injures 309 as Saudi Arabia vows retaliation. DW News: Saudi Arabia: Deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport fuel fears of wider Middle East conflict. BBC News: Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days. Business Insider Africa: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye demand end to Houthi attacks as deadly strikes hit Riyadh airport. Al-Monitor: Saudi Arabia reports injuries in new attack at Riyadh airport, day after strike kills 13.
Who is covering it
- BBC News World United Kingdom Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities. 11 Oct · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport New footage shows a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s airport as Saudi Arabia reaffirms its resilience. 12 Oct · Tier 2
- Premium Times Nigeria Houthi strike on Riyadh Airport kills 12, injures 309 as Saudi Arabia vows retaliation Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the fatalities included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. 11 Oct · Tier 2
- DW News Germany Saudi Arabia: Deadly Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport fuel fears of wider Middle East conflict Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have disrupted flights and raised fears of a wider regional conflict, as the US considers military action. 12 Oct · Tier 2
- BBC News United Kingdom Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities. 11 Oct · Tier 2
- Business Insider Africa Nigeria Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye demand end to Houthi attacks as deadly strikes hit Riyadh airport Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have aligned to condemn recent strikes launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including a strike hitting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. 12 Oct · Tier 3
- Al-Monitor United States Saudi Arabia reports injuries in new attack at Riyadh airport, day after strike kills 13 By Jana Choukeir, Maha El Dahan, Timour Azhari and Yasmine Ghania DUBAI/RIYADH, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for Saturday's strike on Riyadh's international airport that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, as Saudi authorities reported people were in 11 Oct · Tier 3
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