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Yemen’s Houthis release video of drone attacks on gov’t forces

By Mahmoud Sayed and Kristina Harazim
Published On 11 Oct 2026

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  • Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority says 12 people were killed and 309 injured in the latest Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport, as Saudi-led coalition forces have since destroyed a drone launched towards the eastern region.
  • Following the attack, US President Donald Trump said he would “take a look” at joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis and that he plans to call Saudi Prime Minister Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.