‎GACA: 3 killed in attacks on Riyadh airport, Saudia aircraft

A Saudia airplane sustained damage while parked at the airport, without any guests on board.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) revealed that King Khalid International Airport was targeted in 2 attacks on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. The very first targeted airport centers, while the 2nd struck an airplane coming from Saudia.

In a declaration, GACA stated the attacks eliminated 3 Saudi nationals and hurt numerous residents and locals of different citizenships, with injuries varying from small to serious, in addition to triggering product damage.

The authority included that emergency situation action groups and pertinent companies reacted instantly to both attacks, while the hurt were required to healthcare facility for required medical treatment.

GACA verified that it continues to collaborate with the appropriate security authorities to evaluate the damage and take the needed procedures to make sure the security of travelers and airport workers. It included that airport operations have actually resumed and air traffic has actually gone back to typical.

Individually, Saudia stated in a declaration that a person of its workers was eliminated in the occurrence, extending its inmost acknowledgements to his household.

The airline company included that a person of its airplane was harmed while parked at the airport, without any guests on board at the time of the occurrence.

Saudia stated it instantly triggered emergency situation action treatments in coordination with the appropriate authorities to attend to the after-effects, keep an eye on the condition of those impacted and offer the needed care and assistance to them and their households.

The airline company validated that its flights and operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh went back to typical since 6:00 PM on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. It included that it continues to keep track of flight schedules and interact with travelers through its authorities channels.