Two killed and eight injured in attack targeting King Fahd Airport in Saudi Arabia

Egypt strongly condemned the Wednesday evening attack on the King Fahd Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In an official statement published on its Facebook page, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “The Arab Republic of Egypt expresses its strongest condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted King Fahd Airport in the city of Dammam in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The attack resulted in two civilian casualties and several injuries, in a continued violation of international law and a indiscriminate, irresponsible targeting of air navigation, facilities, and civilians.” “Egypt stresses its absolute rejection of such practices that inflame the crisis, escalate tension, and destabilize the region.

Egypt reaffirms its full solidarity and stand alongside the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership in defending its territory and citizens, as the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Arab and Egyptian national security,” the statement added. Death toll at 2, 8 injured The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Thursday that the death toll from the attack rose to two following a confirmed additional fatality, while the number of injured remains at eight people. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), quoting the authority’s statement: “Further to the statement issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation regarding the brutal attack that targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening, Jumada Al-Awwal 10, 1448 AH (corresponding to October 21, 2026); the Authority reports that the death toll from the attack has risen to two following a confirmed additional fatality.” The authority stated that the deceased were a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident.

The list of injured includes a Saudi citizen, two Indian residents, two Yemeni residents, two Bangladeshi residents, and a Nepalese resident. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm The post Egypt condemns attack on King Fahd Airport in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Egypt Independent. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) disclosed the casualties from the attack targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, GACA reported that the death toll from the attack rose to two following confirmation of an additional fatality. The deceased were a Saudi citizen and an Indian national. The Authority noted that eight people were injured, with conditions ranging from minor to severe.

The injured include a Saudi citizen, two Indian nationals, two Yemeni nationals, two Bangladeshi nationals, and one Nepalese national. GACA indicated that: “They are receiving the necessary medical care in several hospitals. We pray for mercy for the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured.” The statement concluded by emphasizing the “ongoing work—in full coordination and integration with relevant security authorities—to assess the damages, take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and workers, and maintain the security and safety of the Kingdom’s civil aviation ecosystem.” According to GACA, operational activities at the airport have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal.

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