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Russia condemns deadly attack on Riyadh airport and urges protection of civilians
A missile attack struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10.
It killed 12 people and injured more than 300, including civilians of several nationalities.
Saudi Arabia’s allies and other countries condemned the attack, which Saudi Gazette and Vedomosti attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement.
Russia called on parties to conflicts on the Arabian Peninsula to stop targeting civilian facilities and said crises should be settled through diplomacy.
Kuwait said the airport’s operations were temporarily suspended after the attack.
The Houthi movement warned airlines not to use Saudi airports or airspace on October 11.
Governments called for civilian protection and regional stability, but the reports give no details of further steps to address the attack.
Houthi forces attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The UN secretary-general and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attack.
Saudi aviation authorities reported at least 12 people killed and 309 injured.
Kallas said the EU would discuss escalating regional tensions on Monday.
She also called for stronger coordination on maritime security between the EU’s Aspides operation and a Saudi-led coalition.
- Who
- The Houthis carried out the attack, according to the UN secretary-general. Kaja Kallas and Antonio Guterres condemned it.
- What
- An attack on King Khalid International Airport reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured 309.
- When
- Saturday, according to Guterres’s statement. The articles were published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Houthis attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Kaja Kallas and Antonio Guterres condemned the attack in statements.
EU foreign ministers were due to discuss escalating tensions in the region, Kallas said.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport
- City
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Reported deaths
- At least 12
- Reported injuries
- 309
- Planned EU discussion
- Monday, on escalating regional tensions
What people are saying
The Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport is an appalling act of terror. There can be no justification for indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
I am deeply shocked by and strongly condemn Saturday’s lethal attack by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which reportedly killed 12 people and injured hundreds of civilians.
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately.
The EU stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, and we wish the injured a swift recovery.
Sources
МИД России осудил атаку на аэропорт Эр-Рияда
Russia condemns attack on Riyadh Airport, calls for not targeting civilian facilities
Global condemnation mounts over deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
EU’s Kaja Kallas condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as ‘appalling act of terror’
UN chief Guterres ‘deeply shocked’ by deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
UN secretary-general condemns attack on airport in Riyadh
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