Archive · 8 Oct 2026
India Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports as Civilian Infrastructure Targeted
Attacks happened at two airports in Saudi Arabia over two days.
Three people were killed, and 36 were injured.
At Abha airport, two people died and 28 were hurt.
At King Khalid airport in Riyadh, one person died and eight were hurt.
The Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid airport with a missile.
India said attacks on places used by civilians are unacceptable.
India also shared condolences with the families of those who died and wished the injured a quick recovery.
It said it stands with Saudi Arabia.
India condemned attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of External Affairs called targeting civilian infrastructure “completely unacceptable.”
Saudi authorities reported three deaths across the two airports over two days.
At Abha, two people were killed and 28 wounded; at King Khalid, one was killed and eight wounded.
The Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid International Airport with a ballistic missile.
- Who
- India condemned attacks on two Saudi airports; the Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid International Airport.
- What
- Attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport killed three people and injured 36, according to Saudi authorities.
- When
- Over two days; India issued its condemnation on Thursday, October 8.
- Where
- Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid International Airport with a ballistic missile; the articles do not specify the motive.
India and Saudi Arabia
Houthi group
Attacks on airports
India and Saudi Arabia
India condemned the attacks, describing the targeting of civilian infrastructure as completely unacceptable and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Houthi group
The Houthi group said it had attacked King Khalid International Airport with a ballistic missile.
- Airports targeted
- Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport
- Reported deaths
- Three people
- Abha casualties
- Two killed and 28 wounded
- King Khalid casualties
- One killed and eight wounded
- India's response
- Condemned the attacks and called targeting civilian infrastructure unacceptable
- Claim of responsibility
- The Houthi group said it attacked King Khalid International Airport with a ballistic missile
