08 October,2026 02:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Cars drive past the gates of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Pic/AFP
India on Thursday condemned attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, saying that targeting civilian infrastructure was "completely unacceptable".
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attacks, which took place on October 6 and 7.
"India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable," the MEA said in a statement.
"We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. We wish speedy recovery for those injured. We express solidarity and stand with the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," it added.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Wednesday that three civilians were killed and 36 injured in the attacks on the two airports.
According to GACA, emergency response teams and relevant authorities responded immediately under established emergency protocols.
At Abha International Airport, two people were killed and 28 injured, the authority said. The two deceased were female residents of Moroccan and Algerian nationalities. The injured included Saudi citizens and residents from Bangladesh and the Philippines, with injuries ranging from minor to critical.
At King Khalid International Airport, one Sudanese resident was killed and eight people were injured, according to GACA. The injured included five Saudi citizens and residents of Egypt and Pakistan.
All those injured were taken to hospitals for medical treatment, the authority said.
GACA said the attacks also caused damage to property at the two airports.
The authority said it was coordinating with relevant agencies to assess the damage, verify the safety of airport facilities and take necessary measures to protect passengers and maintain the security of civil aviation operations.
The attacks came amid heightened regional tensions. Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility on Monday for attacks targeting several sites in Saudi Arabia, including military facilities and airports, according to Gulf News.
(With inputs from IANS)
