Saudi Arabia says attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300
A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. The incident occurred amidst ongoing military tensions between a Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in regional conflict, impacting international travel and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
At least 12 people were killed and over 300 injured after a missile struck Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.According to GACA, the fatalities included four Saudi citizens and residents of several other nationalities, including two Bangladeshis and one each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Some of the injured are in critical condition and are receiving medical treatment at several hospitals.“Further to its earlier statement regarding the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, 2026, corresponding to 29 Rabi' Al-Thani 1448H, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) clarifies that the attack resulted in (12) fatalities, including (4) Saudi citizens and residents of the following nationalities: (2) Bangladeshi, (1) American, (1) Egyptian, (1) Jordanian, (1) Syrian, (1) Palestinian and (1) Sudanese," GACA said."The attack also left (309)…
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