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Saudi chopper pilots killed as landmark tower closes offices amid Houthi fighting

MEE staff · Middle East Eye

Published 19 Oct 2026, 12:21 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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Saudi chopper pilots killed as landmark tower closes offices amid Houthi fighting Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 10/18/2026 - 14:03 The crash comes as fighting intensifies in Yemen and Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia amid mounting regional tensions The Kingdom Centre skyscraper is illuminated in the colours of the Saudi flag during celebrations marking the 96th Saudi National Day in Riyadh on 23 September 2026 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off A Saudi helicopter has crashed in the Najran region, killing both crew members, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen . Coalition…

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