Projectile lands near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, coalition says
A projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, the Saudi-led coalition spokesperson announced.
A projectile struck near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, according to the Saudi-led coalition's spokesperson. Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition's official spokesperson, reported the incident. Earlier, the General Authority of Civil Aviation disclosed that on Thursday, October 8, 2026, King Khalid International Airport experienced two attacks.
The first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second aimed at a Saudi Airlines aircraft. Swift response teams from emergency services and relevant authorities arrived at both scenes, following established protocols. The attacks resulted in three deaths among Saudi citizens and injuries to multiple individuals of various nationalities, ranging from minor to severe.
Affected persons were swiftly transported to hospitals for medical treatment. Additionally, the incidents caused material damage.
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