Saudi Arabia Announces Attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Sunday evening that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked, amidst ongoing attacks targeting civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom.
In a statement, the authority said that King Fahd International Airport was attacked on the evening of Sunday, October 11, 2026, corresponding to Rabi' al-Thani 30, 1448 AH, noting that the competent authorities are continuing to complete the damage assessment and verify the safety of the facilities.
It added that the assessment and verification operations are being conducted in coordination with the relevant authorities, without revealing the nature of the attack or the extent of the damage. The statement also did not include information regarding casualties or the incident's impact on air traffic at the airport.
The authority indicated that the incident comes in the context of what it described as the continuation of attacks targeting civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom, amid escalating security tensions affecting vital Saudi facilities.
King Fahd International Airport in Dammam is one of the main airports in the Kingdom, serving the Eastern Province, which makes the safety of its facilities and the continuity of its operations crucial for air transport.
In its statement, the authority did not specify the party responsible for the attack or the means used to carry it out. Additional information is awaited from the competent authorities regarding the circumstances of the incident, the results of the damage assessment, and the measures taken to ensure the safety of the facilities.
This development comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is witnessing an escalation in attacks targeting vital installations, raising questions about their repercussions on civil aviation security and regional stability.
المصدر: Saudi Civil Aviation
