Houthi projectile strikes King Fahd International Airport and King Khalid International Airport

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Where: King Fahd International Airportresolved to facility26.471, 49.798
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-11 · last update 2026-10-12
Sourcing: 6 reports6 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

On October 11, 2026, Houthi forces carried out an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, following a projectile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. The assault on the King Khalid International Airport resulted in 13 deaths. While reports indicate that the Houthis have claimed responsibility for the strikes on Saudi aviation infrastructure and warned against the use of these facilities, the extent of damage and operational impact at King Fahd International Airport remains under assessment by Saudi authorities.

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What remains unresolved

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2026-10-12member countour measurement5 → 6reports joined

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Sources

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economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport attacked, aviation authority says2026-10-11
redstate.com
- Deadly Houthi Missile Strike Now Lands on Saudi's Dammam Airport, Casualties Unknown2026-10-11
eturbonews.com
- Dammam Airport Attack: Damage, Flights and Airspace Risks2026-10-11
newindianexpress.com
- Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport targeted hours after attack on Riyadh airport2026-10-11
omanobserver.om
- Saudi Arabia confirms Sunday's attack on Dammam airport2026-10-11
moneycontrol.com
- 'Worse is yet to come': Houthis target Saudi Arabia's Dammam airport as Riyadh death toll reaches 132026-10-12

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