An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, killed two people and injured eight others on Wednesday evening, October 21, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) initially reported one death and eight injuries before confirming that the death toll had risen to two.
The victims were identified as a Saudi citizen and an Indian national residing in the Kingdom. The injured included citizens and residents of several nationalities, with injuries ranging from minor to serious. The attack also caused material damage at the airport. Authorities began assessing the damage and coordinating with relevant security agencies to protect passengers, airport employees and aviation infrastructure.
Following the incident, flight operations were temporarily disrupted, with some aircraft reportedly diverted. GACA later confirmed that airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal. The incident comes amid escalating regional tensions and a series of attacks affecting Saudi Arabia’s airports and energy infrastructure. However, Saudi authorities have not publicly confirmed responsibility for this specific attack. The incident has raised fresh concerns about civilian safety and the security of critical transport facilities across the region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and assess the damage caused by the attack.
