12/10/2026
RIYADH AIRPORT ATTACK KILLS 12 AND INJURES 309 ACCORDING TO SAUDI AUTHORITIES
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has reported that an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, marking a major escalation in the security crisis affecting the region.
➤ Saudi authorities reported that the fatalities included four Saudi nationals and two Bangladeshi nationals.
➤ One citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan was also reported among those killed.
➤ The aviation authority said hundreds of people were injured, with medical teams providing treatment to those affected.
➤ Airport operations were disrupted following the incident, with flight services affected amid heightened security concerns.
➤ The incident has raised further concerns over civilian safety, international aviation and the wider consequences of escalating regional hostilities.
The reported casualties underscore the serious human cost of attacks affecting civilian infrastructure. Further developments and responsibility for the attack should be assessed through official statements and independently verified reporting.
News Source: Al Jazeera English and Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation
