Projectile hits domestic terminals at Riyadh airport, killing a Pakistani resident and injuring 11; Dammam airport also attacked

Reportedon origins from one side only: 3 distinct origins, 0 tied to no party.

Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said a projectile struck terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport on the evening of 11 October, killing a Pakistani resident and injuring 11, Al Jazeera reported. India's embassy said an Indian citizen died of wounds from the 10 October strike, raising its toll to 13. The authority said King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was also attacked and damage was being assessed; the Houthis said they struck both airports and two Aramco sites, which Saudi Arabia did not confirm, The National reported. Both airports were closed.

Sources

1. Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation; Indian embassy · published 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC
2. Evidence The National Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation; Houthi statement · published 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC
3. Corroboration The National Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: Saudi authorities · published 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC

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