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Mexico urges citizens in Saudi Arabia to take precautions after missile attack
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry has urged Mexicans in Saudi Arabia to take extra precautions after a new missile-related incident.
A projectile hit Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and caused a fire.
Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile near the airport, but did not say who was responsible.
The Houthis have not claimed the attack, and the extent of the damage and whether anyone was hurt remain unknown.
The incident followed a Saturday attack that killed at least 12 people and injured 309, according to the account.
Mexico advised its citizens to avoid areas near airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, follow official updates and seek shelter when alerted to a possible attack.
It also urged them to check flights with airlines and airports and keep travel documents current.
Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry urged Mexicans in Saudi Arabia to take precautions after a new missile attack.
The ministry advised people to avoid areas near international airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
It also urged people to follow official updates, heed phone alerts and shelter in a safe place.
A projectile reportedly struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and caused a fire.
The extent of damage and whether there were casualties were not known.
- Who
- Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued the advice to the Mexican community in Saudi Arabia.
- What
- The ministry urged citizens to take precautions after a new missile attack.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; the article was published that day.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
- Why
- A new missile attack was reported, including a projectile incident at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
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intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the vicinity
At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
A projectile reportedly struck Terminal 4 at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, causing a fire.
Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry issued precautionary advice to Mexicans in Saudi Arabia.
- Advisory issuer
- Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Ministry (SRE)
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Affected terminal
- Terminal 4
- Reported casualties on Saturday
- At least 12 killed and 309 injured
- Emergency phone
- +966 55 753 9374
Sources
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