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India condemns Houthi attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports in Saudi Arabia

1 update, 9 October 2026.

  1. 9 October 2026:

    India condemns Houthi attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports in Saudi Arabia

    India, on 8 October 2026, strongly condemned recent attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure "completely unacceptable". The Ministry of External Affairs expressed condolences to the families of those killed and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities said the attacks, reportedly carried out by Houthi militants over two days, killed three people and wounded 36.