October 9, 2026 8:52 PM
Saudi Pilot among three killed in attacks on Riyadh airport; Saudi coalition vows firm response
Three Saudi nationals were killed and several others injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 8, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said. The attacks targeted airport facilities and a Saudia Airlines aircraft, causing material damage. Saudia stated that no passengers were aboard the aircraft but said Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, a member of its staff, was killed. The Saudi-led coalition said it had destroyed three rocket launch...