Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports

The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that on Tuesday and Wednesday, 25 and 26 Rabi Al-Akhir 1448 AH (corresponding to October 6 and 7, 2026), Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport were subjected to two attacks targeting their facilities. Emergency teams and relevant authorities responded immediately according to established procedures and plans.

The attack on Abha International Airport resulted in the deaths of two residents, one Moroccan and one Algerian, and left 28 others injured, including citizens and residents of Bangladeshi and Filipino nationalities. The injuries ranged from minor to severe.

The attack on King Khalid International Airport led to the death of a Sudanese resident and eight injuries, including five Saudi citizens, two Egyptian residents, and one Pakistani resident. The injuries ranged from minor to severe.

All injured individuals were immediately transferred to hospital to receive necessary medical care. The attacks also caused some material damage.

The authority, in continuous coordination with the relevant security agencies, is assessing the damage and taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of travelers and staff, and to maintain the security and safety of the Kingdom’s civil aviation sector.