A dozen killed in Saudi Arabian airport attack
An attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital has left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 people injured.
On October 10, 2026, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, condemned a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The attack, carried out by the Houthis, resulted in the death of 12 people and injuries to hundreds of civilians. Guterres issued a statement strongly denouncing the incident, emphasizing that such attacks violate international law and must cease immediately.
The statement was made available on the United Nations Secretary-General’s official website. Earlier reports indicated that the blast at the Saudi airport injured several individuals and led to evacuations from certain areas of the facility. The incident has prompted international condemnation, with various governments and officials expressing concern over civilian casualties and the safety of Saudi Arabia’s aviation infrastructure.
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