The death toll following the reported Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has risen to 13 after an Indian national succumbed to injuries sustained in the October 10 incident. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed the death and said three injured Indian nationals remain in intensive care in stable condition.
In an update shared on X, the Embassy of India expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and assured them of assistance in bringing the mortal remains back to India. Embassy officials have also visited hospitals treating Indian nationals injured in the attack.
Indian Embassy Confirms Death, Provides Update on Injured Nationals
The Indian Embassy said one Indian national injured in the October 10 attack died on Sunday. It confirmed that officials were in contact with the bereaved family and would provide all possible support for the early repatriation of the mortal remains.
In a subsequent update, the Embassy stated that three injured Indian nationals were in intensive care but stable. Two others remained hospitalised in regular wards, while the remaining injured Indian nationals had been discharged.
The Embassy also thanked Saudi authorities for providing medical care to the injured and assured affected families of continued assistance.
Saudi Aviation Authority Reports 12 Initial Fatalities and 309 Injuries
Following the incident, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported 12 fatalities and 309 injuries. The fatalities included four Saudi citizens and residents of several other nationalities.
According to GACA, those killed included two Bangladeshi nationals and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan.
The reported figures were issued before the Indian Embassy confirmed the subsequent death of the injured Indian national. The latest reported toll therefore stands at 13, based on the information provided.
Australia Condemns Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
The incident has drawn international condemnation, including from Australia. Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticised the reported Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.
Australia said attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were unacceptable and called for them to cease.
The condemnation reflects wider concerns about the safety of civilians and essential facilities amid escalating regional tensions.
Airport Operations Temporarily Suspended
Following the October 11 developments, airport operations were temporarily suspended while authorities assessed the damage and conducted safety inspections in coordination with relevant agencies.
The incident followed earlier reported attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport on October 6 and 7. According to GACA, those incidents resulted in three deaths and 36 injuries.
The latest developments have intensified concerns over the protection of airports, other critical infrastructure and civilians across the region.
Regional Security Concerns Intensify
The reported attack and the subsequent death of an Indian national have highlighted the risks faced by civilians and foreign nationals amid regional hostilities.
For India, the Embassy’s assistance to affected families and injured nationals remains a key priority. Meanwhile, the reported casualties and disruption to airport operations underscore the wider humanitarian and security implications of attacks on civilian infrastructure.
The situation continues to raise concerns about regional stability, civilian safety and the protection of critical transport facilities.
