RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthis have escalated the strikes and launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, alongside facilities belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco. The strikes have killed civilians and disrupted air travel, with an Indian national among those killed in the attack. Eleven other Indians have been injured and remain in intensive care but are stable. The Indian Embassy is coordinating medical assistance and support for the affected families.
The continued Houthis attack October 11, Sunday evening targeted Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport, triggering a fire. Saudi authorities reported one death and 11 injuries in the latest incident. Saudi air defences also intercepted a cruise missile near the airport, while a drone was intercepted in the Eastern Province and a ballistic missile launched towards Khamis Mushait was intercepted.
Dramatic footage of the moment yesterday’s Houthi attack struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including Umrah pilgrims preparing to board their flights before the strike. pic.twitter.com/KWJ3fQiTpW
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) October 11, 2026
Saudi state television released CCTV footage showing passengers waiting near boarding areas before a bright flash sent people fleeing. The footage also appeared to show damage to parts of the terminal roof. The Houthis subsequently claimed responsibility for the repeated strikes and warned airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying Riyadh would be responsible for any failed interceptions. The group said its attacks would continue unless Saudi Arabia halted its military operations and interference in Yemen.
Houthis claim responsibility for the attacks; Warns “worse is yet to come”
As the West Asia conflict escalates with cascading regional security crisis amid US-Iran war, Saudi Arabia is facing a widening security fragility following repeated attacks on its aviation & energy infrastructure. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the October 10 strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and said that the group had also targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and two facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco energy facility.
“We urge everyone to take our warnings seriously and Saudi Arabia bears responsibility for any failed interceptions”, the group said. In the statement on Sunday, Houthis said that the attacks will continue until Saudis stop their aggression. “Unless the Saudi enemy stops its aggression and interference in Yemen, worse is yet to come, God willing”, Yemen’s Houthi-run Foreign Ministry said.
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that Dammam airport in the kingdom’s Eastern Province was targeted on October 11, Sunday evening. The authority said that the damage assessments and safety inspections were underway, without immediately disclosing the full extent of the damage or whether there were casualties.
JUST IN: 🇾🇪🇸🇦 Video captures moment Houthi missile strikes Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airpot in Riyadh. pic.twitter.com/wzPLJwpHBx
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) October 11, 2026
An eyewitness aboard an aircraft taxiing at Dammam airport told media agencies that a projectile struck the tarmac near parked aircraft at around 8.30PM local time, triggering a fire. The aircraft returned to its gate and passengers were asked to disembark and leave the area.
October 10 Riyadh airport attack kills an Indian
The October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds. The initial toll announced by GACA was 12 dead and 309 injured, before the Indian Embassy confirmed the death of an Indian national. The deceased was identified as Mohammed Yousuf, a 46-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad’s Mehdipatnam area. He was at the airport with his wife and three children, when the projectile struck the airport premises.
Yousuf sustained serious injuries and later died. His wife and their two sons and daughter were also injured and were receiving treatment at a hospital in Riyadh. The Indian Embassy expressed condolences to the family and said it was coordinating assistance for the early repatriation of Yousuf’s mortal remains to India.
11 Indians injured in Houthis attack on Riyadh airport
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said, three other Indian nationals injured in the attack remained in intensive care but were stable. Two others were admitted to regular hospital wards, while the remaining injured Indians had been discharged. In total, 11 Indians have been injured in the Houthis attack on Riyadh airport.
The Embassy also confirmed that its officials had visited the hospitals treating injured Indian nationals and were in contact with Saudi authorities to monitor their condition. Among those injured was Sheikh Saeed, a resident of Telangana, who has worked at Riyadh airport for the past five years.
Further Update regarding Riyadh airport attack:
– Our Embassy officials have visited all hospitals where Indian nationals injured in the attack have been admitted. As mentioned earlier, 1 Indian national unfortunately passed away today, 3 are in ICU but stable, 2 more are… pic.twitter.com/WcpBn7gwYZ
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 11, 2026
Saeed sustained serious injuries and went missing following the attack, leaving his family and relatives anxious about his whereabouts. His family searched several hospitals in Riyadh before learning that he was receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Indian Embassy was doing everything necessary to assist affected nationals. “Our Embassy is doing everything necessary in this difficult situation. May follow their updates”, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.
Further to our earlier Advisory, in addition to the 24/7 toll-free helpline 8002471234 (in Saudi Arabia only), the following numbers may be contacted, including for queries concerning Indian nationals injured in the Riyadh attack:
▪️ +966-11-488469
▪️ +966-536216082 (WhatsApp… https://t.co/fkkGRheRsd— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 11, 2026
India condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure
India strongly condemned the repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia in defending its sovereignty. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the attacks had caused loss of life, injuries and property damage, while conveying condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Embassy of India, Riyadh has been following up on the dastardly attack on Riyadh airport yesterday in which 12 people unfortunately died and more than 300 were injured.
It is learnt that 11 Indians are among those injured in the attack. Embassy has been in touch with local… https://t.co/S5h8mWHZVk
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 11, 2026
“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately”, the MEA said. The Ministry reiterated India’s solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia and called for peace and normalcy to return to the region.
