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Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport highlight rebels’ growing strength

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Saudi authorities say three killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
Image: thehindu.com
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Summary

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have repeatedly struck the airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital and seized territory near a key shipping chokepoint, according to ABC News. Saudi authorities say Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport on October 8 killed three; The Hindu reports the attacks were the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces began a major offensive in Yemen. This follows earlier reports that the Saudi-led coalition responded to deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport with airstrikes on oil facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen.

This continues an earlier story: Houthis reportedly strike Saudi oil company headquarters as conflict escalates

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  1. The Hindu

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    The Hindu reports that Saudi authorities said Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport on October 8 killed three and were the deadliest in Saudi Arabia since the kingdom and allied forces began a major offensive in Yemen.

  2. ABC News

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    ABC News reports that the Houthis have repeatedly struck the airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital and seized territory near a key shipping chokepoint, showcasing their growing military capabilities.

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