Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport - Al Jazeera
A projectile strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has resulted in one death and multiple injuries. This incident is part of a series of recent attacks on the facility by Houthi rebels.
Why it matters
The repeated targeting of major civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia significantly impacts regional stability and international travel safety.
Sunday’s strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Surveillance footage shows smoke and fire at the moment of an attack at King Khalid International airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026 [Saudi Ministry of Media via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AP and Reuters Published On 12 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 A projectile has struck Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International airport, killing one person and injuring 11, according to the country’s civil aviation authority.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) identified the deceased in Sunday’s attack as a Pakistani resident and said the injured were transferred to several hospitals for medical care.
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