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Riyadh Airport Missile Strike Claims Indian Life
12 Oct
Summary
- One Indian national died in the Riyadh airport attack.
- Three Indian nationals remain in intensive care, stable.
- The incident occurred amid multiple Houthi rebel attacks.
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 10 resulted in the death of one Indian national and injuries to several others. Mohammed Yousuf, a 46-year-old IT professional from Hyderabad, was traveling with his wife and three children for the Umrah pilgrimage when the projectile struck near a check-in kiosk.
As of October 12, 2026, three Indian nationals injured in the attack remain in intensive care but are reported to be stable. One Indian national passed away, while two others are in regular hospital wards, and the remaining injured have been discharged. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has visited all affected individuals and assured families of support.
The incident is part of a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition reported a fresh projectile strike on the passenger terminal on Sunday, October 11, a day after an earlier missile attack. The Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for these attacks. King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was also targeted on Sunday evening, October 11.
