India on Thursday (October 8, 2026) strongly condemned the recent attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia , asserting that targeting civilian infrastructure is completely “unacceptable”.
We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones,” it said in a statement. “The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable.
Saudi authorities said three people have been killed in attacks reportedly carried out by Houthi militants over the last two days on Abha International Airport and King Khalid airport. “India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Two people were killed and 28 wounded in an attack at Abha International Airport, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said.
“We express solidarity and stand with the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the MEA added. It said one person was killed and eight others were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, it said. Earlier reporting noted: The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that “India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Earlier reporting noted: “We express solidarity and stand with the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” it added.
Earlier reporting noted: ‘Completely unacceptable’: India condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Abha airports claimed by Houthis India condemned on Thursday recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s international airports in Riyadh, Abha, saying that they were “completely unacceptable and that India stands with the people and and government of the kingdom.
