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India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabian Airports
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News18•08-10-2026, 13:45
India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabian Airports
- •India strongly condemned recent attacks targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable.
- •The Ministry of External Affairs expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, while reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
- •The strikes on the airports, which occurred on October 6 and 7, resulted in three civilian deaths and 36 injuries according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
- •In response to the attacks, Saudi-led coalition forces launched a comprehensive operation destroying 82 military targets belonging to the Houthi militia in Yemen.
- •International bodies and the US Mission also condemned the attacks, warning of dangerous escalations and urging heightened vigilance among travelers.
Key Questions Answered
Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh were targeted in the attacks over the past few days, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.
The Saudi-led coalition launched a comprehensive operation destroying a total of 82 legitimate military targets belonging to the Houthi militia across several governorates in Yemen.
The strikes on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport left three people dead and 36 injured, with authorities assessing damage and checking facility safety.
