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Developments in the targeting of Abha Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the toll of victims

The security developments related to Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have topped the news and search engines, following the disclosure of details regarding the attacks that targeted vital facilities and the resulting human losses and widespread regional and international condemnations.

October 7, 2026 (Updated November 5, 2026)
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The toll of victims from the attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

The official authorities in Saudi Arabia announced the toll of human losses resulting from the targeting of Abha Airport and Riyadh Airport. Reports confirmed the recording of fatalities among residents of different nationalities, including the death of a Sudanese, a Moroccan, and an Algerian as a result of these attacks, in addition to several injuries that were monitored by specialized medical teams.

The Council of Arab Interior Ministers condemns the attacks on civilian facilities

The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers issued a strongly worded statement condemning the Houthi attacks that targeted civilian airports in Abha and Riyadh. The council emphasized that targeting civilian objects and airports such as King Khalid Airport and Abha International Airport constitutes a blatant violation of international laws and charters, affirming full solidarity with the Kingdom in all measures it takes to protect its security and the safety of its territories and citizens.

Safety procedures and air traffic at King Khalid Airport and Abha Airport

The relevant authorities continue to adopt the highest safety and preparedness standards at various airports in the Kingdom to ensure the stability of air traffic and aviation safety and the safety of travelers through international and domestic terminals, in light of the readiness of defense systems to deal with any threats.

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