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Houthis say 3 children killed by Saudi strikes

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, from the development of Oct 17, 2026

Newest development Oct 18, 2026 · 3 reportsAt least 9 said killed in Yemen airstrike

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say airstrikes from Saudi Arabia killed three children in Yemen's southwestern province of Dhamar.

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    Houthis say 3 children killed by Saudi strikes

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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    At least 9 said killed in Yemen airstrike

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. WKBN Youngstown

    Airstrike kills 3 children in Yemen, and other Middle East developments (opens WKBN Youngstown)

    Published

    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the strike, which comes amid heightened fighting between the group and the kingdom and its Yemeni allies.

  2. The Boston Globe

    3 children killed in Yemen, journalist injured in Israeli settler attacks, and other Middle East news (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said Saturday that two vessels transiting through the Persian Gulf off of Saudi Arabia were struck.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Houthis say 3 children killed by Saudi strikes (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

    Published

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say airstrikes from Saudi Arabia killed three children in Yemen's southwestern province of Dhamar.

  4. KOB 4

    Airstrike kills at least 9 in rebel-held Yemen, and other Mideast news (opens KOB 4)

    Published

    KOB 4's feed description

    An airstrike has killed at least nine people in an area of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels as fighting escalates with Saudi-backed forces. Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador to Israel has condemned a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank.

  5. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    At least 9 said killed in Yemen airstrike (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

    Published

    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    An airstrike has killed at least nine people in an area of Yemen controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels as fighting escalates with Saudi-backed forces.

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