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One dead and 11 injured following airport attack in Riyadh on Sunday

12 Oct 2026 One dead and 11 injured following airport attack in Riyadh By OUR CORRESPONDENT

Riyadh – The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia issued official updates regarding attacks on civil aviation infrastructure. On the evening of Sunday, October 11, an attack targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that this incident resulted in the death of one Pakistani resident and caused injuries to 11 other individuals. The injured persons were immediately transferred to various hospitals to receive necessary medical attention. The strike also caused property damage, which is undergoing full evaluation.

On the same evening, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was also targeted in an attack amidst ongoing strikes against civil aviation facilities in the country. Damage assessments and safety inspections are currently being conducted at the site in coordination with relevant authorities.

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