Conflict & Security
Saudi civilian aviation reports injuries and damage after attacks on two airports
October 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM · Updated 10d ago
6 reports · 5 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 17 hours
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said attacks hit Jazan and Najran airports, causing three minor injuries and material damage.
- The General Authority of Civil Aviation said two attacks struck King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport on Monday evening, injuring three people who were taken to hospital.
- The authority said emergency teams responded and it is coordinating with security agencies to assess damage and ensure passenger and worker safety.
- Yemen's Houthi group announced three military operations using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones targeting sites inside Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, Abha Airport, and sites in Najran and Jazan.
- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry affirmed its right to defend its territory and renewed full political and military support for Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council against the Houthi militia.
- Arab Parliament Speaker Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi condemned the attacks, calling the targeting of civilian facilities a violation of international law.
- The Arab League condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warning the escalation threatens the security of neighboring countries and international waterways.







