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Residents in Saudi Arabia’s capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
Saudi forces said they intercepted missiles and drones as Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities killed at least 18 people in a week.
- Residents in Riyadh reported hearing new explosions on Wednesday, marking the latest security incident in Saudi Arabia's capital.
- Iran-Backed Houthi rebels from neighboring Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, continuing their pattern of targeting Saudi Arabia's infrastructure.
- The Saudi civil defense reported air raid alerts across Riyadh and Kharj province, which hosts the Prince Sultan Air Base and Military Industries Corporation.
- King Khalid International Airport in northern Riyadh has endured repeated attacks recently, prompting airlines to suspend operations for safety.
- Tuesday's fire at a Saudi Aramco facility preceded Wednesday's explosions, as the Houthis maintain their sustained campaign against the kingdom's aviation and energy sectors.
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The capital of Saudi Arabia has been under daily attacks for more than a week, marking an escalation in the war between Yemeni fighters and the military coalition led by Riyadh.
·Paris, France
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Houthis claim another attack on Riyadh airport, threaten Saudi oil sites
The Houthis said their strikes are retaliation for Saudi attacks in Yemen, as a fire at an Aramco complex in Dhahran spread across several floors and Riyadh's airport remains closed until October 17
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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·Ankara, Türkiye
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C 28%
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