Riyadh, October 11, 2026: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, October 10. The casualty figures were reported by Reuters and confirmed in a statement reported by Saudi Gazette.
Who were the victims?
Authorities said the dead included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals and one person each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Several injured people were reported to be in critical condition.
Airport operations disrupted
The attack caused damage to airport facilities and disrupted flights. Travelers should check directly with their airlines for the latest status rather than relying on earlier schedules.
Who was responsible?
Saudi-led coalition officials blamed Yemen’s Houthi movement for the attack. Attribution and military claims should be distinguished from the casualty figures officially confirmed by Saudi aviation authorities.
Why the incident matters
Riyadh is a major international travel hub. Disruptions can affect travelers, business connections and regional aviation, while the incident also raises concerns about a wider escalation of the conflict in Yemen.
Sources: Reuters and Saudi Gazette, October 10–11, 2026.
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