Attack targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, leaving one dead and eight injured
Saudi aviation authority says attack on King Fahd International Airport killed one resident and injured eight others, with material damage reported.
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AIThe General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was targeted in an attack on Wednesday evening, October 21, 2026 (10 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH).
According to the authority, the attack resulted in the death of a resident and injuries to eight others, ranging from minor to severe.
The authority stated that the injured were immediately transported to hospital to receive necessary medical care.
It added that the attack caused material damage, which is currently being assessed, and confirmed that updates will be announced as they become available.