‘Targeting Civilian Infrastructure Completely Unacceptable’: India Condemns Houthi Attack On Saudi Airports

Last Updated:October 08, 2026, 14:25 IST

One person was killed in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. A separate attack on facilities at Abha airport left two people dead.

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage area at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Source: Reuters)

India on Thursday condemned attacks targeting two airports in Saudi Arabia that have killed three people and left dozens injured, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure “completely unacceptable”.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, India said the attacks over the past few days had targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in civilian casualties.

“The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable,” India said, while expressing condolences to the families of those killed and wishing those injured a speedy recovery.

“ We express solidarity and stand with the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the statement added.

According to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authorities, one person was killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. A separate attack on facilities at Abha airport left two people dead and 28 injured.

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Which Saudi Arabian airports were targeted in recent Houthi attacks?

The recent attacks targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

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The attacks resulted in three deaths and left dozens of people injured across the targeted airport facilities.

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India strongly condemned the attacks, stating that targeting civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable and expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia.

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