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Kuwait condemns attack on Riyadh airport that killed and injured civilians
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned an attack attributed to the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The ministry said the attack took place on Saturday and killed and injured civilians, including travelers and airport workers of several nationalities.
Airport operations were temporarily suspended.
Kuwait called the attack a violation of international law and said it threatened air travel and civilian safety.
It also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and offered condolences to the victims’ families.
Kuwait urged the international community to protect civilian and aviation facilities and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
Kuwait condemned an attack by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The attack caused deaths and injuries among civilians, including travelers and airport workers of Saudi and other nationalities.
Airport operations were temporarily suspended.
Kuwait described the attack as a violation of international and international humanitarian law and a threat to air navigation and civilian safety.
Kuwait expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
- Who
- Kuwait condemned the attack, which it attributed to the Houthi militia.
- What
- An attack on King Khalid International Airport caused deaths and injuries among civilians and temporarily suspended airport operations.
- When
- Saturday, the day before Kuwait’s statement on Sunday; the articles were published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Houthi militia attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing civilian deaths and injuries and a temporary suspension of operations.
Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the attack and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Attribution
- Houthi militia
- Impact
- Civilian deaths and injuries; airport operations temporarily suspended
- Statement
- Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on Sunday
What people are saying
the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
take a firm stance regarding these repeated attacks
Sources
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