UAV

UAV event in Saudi Arabia on Wed 21st October 2026

21st October 2026

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On 21 October 2026, evening, Houthi forces launched an attack (coded as air/drone strike based on previous activity) that directly impacted King Fahd International Airport (Ad Dammam, Eastern). The attack resulted in material damage, in addition to 2 fatalities (1 Saudi citizen; 1 Indian resident). There were also 8 injuries (2 Indian; 2 Bengali; 2 Yemeni; 1 Saudi; 1 Nepali) ranging from minor to critical. Houthi forces claimed the attack the following day, stating that it caused a disruption to air traffic.

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