Saudi Civil Aviation Authority: Dammam International Airport in Eastern City Attacked Again

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, October 11 - The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia announced on the evening of the 11th that King Fahd International Airport in the eastern city of Dammam was attacked again that night.

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation stated on social media that the attacks on Saudi civil aviation "are still ongoing." Relevant departments are conducting damage assessments, checking the safety status of facilities, and coordinating with relevant agencies for response.

Earlier that evening, Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said that a projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport.

The Houthi armed group in Yemen stated on the 11th that within the past 24 hours, the organization carried out four military operations using missiles and drones against airports and energy facilities within Saudi Arabia, with targets including King Fahd International Airport.

Classification
Region
West Asia, South Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Dammam's King Fahd International Airport was attacked again
Location
Dammam · Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Houthi forces
Time
October 11
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

Houthi forces attacked King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on October 11, marking another escalation in military actions against Saudi Arabia. The attacks involved missiles and drones targeting airports and energy facilities. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority is currently evaluating the damage and ensuring facility security.

Key Facts
  • King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked again on October 11.
  • Houthi forces conducted four military operations against Saudi airports and energy facilities in the last 24 hours.
  • The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority is assessing damage and coordinating responses to the attacks.