At least 12 people have been killed and 309 injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Deadly Attack Hits Saudi Arabia's Main Airport. At least 12 people have been killed and 309 others injured following a devastating attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, has intensified concerns over the growing conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, widely known as the Houthis. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the casualty figures on Sunday, October 11, stating that the injured were receiving medical treatment at several hospitals. Some victims were reportedly in critical condition. The attack also caused material damage to airport facilities, although authorities were still assessing the full extent of the destruction. The incident represents a serious escalation in a conflict that threatens civilian safety, regional stability and international aviation. According to reports published by international media, the Saud...