One person was killed and eight others were injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, October 21.
The authority said the attack caused material damage at the airport. It did not identify who was responsible or provide details about the weapon used. Flight-tracking services reported that aircraft were diverted from the airport after the incident, while officials began assessing the damage.
King Fahd International Airport serves the Eastern Province, a key economic region that includes major energy infrastructure. The attack came during a wider period of heightened security concerns in Saudi Arabia, where airports and oil facilities have faced reported drone and missile threats.
Saudi officials had not publicly attributed this incident to the Houthis or any other group at the time of reporting. The casualty figures and damage assessment were issued by the civil aviation authority. Further information about disruptions or a possible resumption of normal operations was not immediately available.
