1 Killed, 11 Injured in October 11 Attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport
1 Killed, 11 Injured in October 11 Attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport
One Pakistani resident was killed and 11 people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 11, 2026, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
The authority said the injured people were transferred to several hospitals to receive the necessary medical care. Officials are also assessing the extent of property damage caused by the incident.
Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacks in Saudi Arabia during the preceding 24 hours. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group had carried out four operations.
According to the statement, the claimed targets included Riyadh airport, Dammam airport and two facilities belonging to Saudi state oil company Aramco.
The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and concerns about security across the Gulf region.
Authorities are assessing the damage and responding to the consequences of the attack. Further details may emerge as official investigations and assessments continue.
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