Saudi aviation authority reports 12 killed in Houthi attack on King Khalid airport

An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries, according to the Saudi aviation authority. The incident occurred on October 10, 2026, targeting the airport in Riyadh. Among the 12 fatalities were two Saudi citizens, eight Bangladeshis, one American, and one Egyptian. The casualties also included a Sudanese, an American, an Egyptian, a Ukrainian, a Syrian, a Palestinian, and a Saudi national.

The authority reported that 309 people sustained injuries, with 12 Sudanese, one American, one Egyptian, one Ukrainian, one Syrian, one Palestinian, and one Saudi citizen among them. Medical professionals are providing necessary care to the wounded, some of whom are in critical condition. The General Authority of Civil Aviation has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and hopes for the injured's swift recovery. They are currently assessing the extent of the material damages caused by the attack.