Overview
- The assault struck King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, October 10, 2026, prompting on-site evacuations and eyewitness reports of an explosion and many ambulances.
- The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack killed 12 people and left 309 others receiving care in hospitals, including several in critical condition.
- Saudi officials attributed the strike to the Houthi movement and said the incident caused material damage that is being catalogued by the relevant agencies.
- Airport operations have been suspended while authorities complete structural and safety inspections and airlines such as Kuwait Airways canceled affected flights.
- The attack follows a pattern of repeated strikes targeting Saudi civil aviation facilities and raises cross-border security and operational concerns for travelers and regional carriers.