Saudi Aviation Authority: A new attack targets King Khalid International Airport
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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday evening that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was subjected to a new attack, corresponding to October 11, 2026.
The Authority stated that the attack resulted in injuries, noting that damage assessment operations and facility safety verification are still ongoing in coordination with the relevant authorities.
The Arab coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen stated on Sunday that an unidentified projectile targeted passenger terminal number 4 at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh.
The coalition added that air defenses intercepted a missile in the vicinity of the airport, noting that competent authorities at the site are dealing with the fire resulting from the attack.
The coalition did not provide further details, while the statement comes a day after an attack on the airport that resulted in the death of at least 12 people and the injury of more than 300 others.