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UAV event in Saudi Arabia on Sun 18th October 2026

18th October 2026

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On 18 October 2026, suspected Houthi forces fired 1 unspecified projectile (coded as drone) that directly impacted a residential area in Najran - Unspecified city (Najran, Najran) injuring at least 6 people and damaging 3 houses and 3 vehicles. There were no fatalities. This took place as Houthi forces claimed an attack on a Saudi radar in Bir Askar, located around 15 km northwest of Najran (coded as a separate event).

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