Attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd Airport Kills Two and Injures Eight
An attack struck King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, on the evening of October 21, killing two people and injuring eight others, according to Saudi aviation authorities.
The victims were identified as a Saudi citizen and an Indian national. The injured included residents of several nationalities, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.
The attack caused material damage and disrupted airport operations, prompting authorities to assess the damage and implement additional safety measures. Airport operations have since resumed, with air traffic returning to normal.
The incident comes amid escalating attacks on Saudi infrastructure and growing tensions involving Yemen’s Houthi movement. Saudi authorities have not officially confirmed who carried out this specific attack.