Riyadh airport attacked again: Latest death toll, injuries and flight changes

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh suffered a second attack on Sunday, October 11, following a missile strike that killed at least 12 people and injured 309 on Saturday. The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen reported a projectile striking a passenger terminal, causing a fire. The General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed injuries occurred but did not specify the number.

The Indian Embassy later confirmed that an Indian national had died from injuries sustained in the strike on Sunday. The death toll from Saturday's attack rose to 13 after the Indian victim succumbed to their wounds. Egyptian flight attendant Azza Ramzi Mohamed Hassan and Syrian widow Buthaina Ahmad Oweida were among the fatalities.

Hundreds of people were injured, including foreign nationals from India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Oman and the UAE. Flight operations were suspended as authorities assessed damage and ensured safety. The UAE condemned the attack, calling it a violation of Saudi sovereignty and threatening its security. The Saudi-led coalition also condemned the strike, describing it as a war crime under international law.

The airport closure disrupted flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other regional destinations.