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Missile event in Saudi Arabia on Wed 14th October 2026

14th October 2026

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On 14 October 2026, morning, fragments from the interception of 1 Houthi ballistic missile by forces of the Saudi-led coalition fell in Riyadh city (Riyadh, Ar Riyadh) causing limited material damage to a house and a vehicle, and injuring 1 resident holding an Arab nationality. This took place as Houthi forces claimed to have targeted King Khalid International Airport with a ballistic missile, achieving a 'direct hit'.

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