One person has been killed and 11 others injured after a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Sunday, marking the second deadly attack on the facility in two days.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that the deceased was a Pakistani resident, while the injured were taken to several hospitals for medical treatment.
The attack struck passenger terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights, and reportedly sparked a fire. Authorities said damage assessments and safety inspections were underway following the incident.
The latest strike came a day after an earlier attack on the airport killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi authorities.
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthi rebels said an unidentified projectile struck the airport on Sunday. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have claimed responsibility for the recent attacks.
The repeated strikes have heightened security concerns in Saudi Arabia, with authorities extending the airport’s closure following the earlier attack.
The attacks also threaten to disrupt air travel and increase tensions in the wider Middle East, where the conflict involving the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen continues to pose risks to regional stability.
Saudi authorities are continuing to assess the damage and review security measures following the latest incident.
One Killed, 11 Injured in Second Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport
One person has been killed and 11 others injured after a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on Sunday, marking the second deadly...
By editor·October 12, 2026·2 min read
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