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Houthi strikes on Saudi capital intensify after airport attack

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On October 15, 2026, the Houthi rebels intensified their attacks on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, following an attack on a major airport. The heightened conflict comes as part of the ongoing war in Yemen, where the Houthis have been battling Saudi-led forces for control. No specific casualty numbers were reported, but the intensification of strikes signals a significant escalation in the conflict's scale and reach.

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