Houthi attack hits Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport

Casualty figures

Zazoom.it reported that the attack caused 12 deaths and 50 wounded people, noting the incident occurred on the afternoon of 10 October 2026.

Zazoom.it also published a report stating 12 deaths and dozens of wounded, without specifying an exact number of injuries.

Lapresse.it and Ilfattonisseno.it cited the Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation as saying at least one person died and 11 were wounded; the victim was identified as a Pakistani resident of Saudi Arabia.

Zazoom.it reported that the Houthi movement claimed the first attack on the airport killed at least 12 people and injured 309, while a second attack killed one Pakistani citizen and injured 11 people.

Airport operations

The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport after the attack and has not announced a date for resumption.

Zazoom.it noted that operations at the terminal were temporarily suspended following the attack.

Responsibility claims

The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was a response to intensified Saudi air raids in Yemen.

The Saudi‑led coalition accused Houthi fighters of carrying out the attack, describing it as a terrorist act and a war crime.

Additional context

Zazoom.it reported that the Houthi movement said Saudi aviation had conducted 124 attacks in the 24 hours preceding the latest strike.

The coalition announced a large‑scale operation against Houthi personnel, stating that 136 military targets were destroyed in Houthi‑controlled areas.