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GACA: Attack on King Khalid International Airport

اعتداء على مطار الملك خالد الدولي

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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) stated that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked on Saturday afternoon, October 10, causing a number of injuries whose extent is being assessed, amid continued blatant attacks on civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. GACA said operations at the airport have been temporarily suspended pending a full damage assessment and verification of the safety of its facilities, in coordination with the relevant authorities. Further updates will be announced.

PublishedOctober 10, 2026
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