Two Women Killed in Airport Assault
A tragic incident occurred at Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia when a Moroccan woman and an Algerian woman lost their lives during a targeted attack. According to a statement released by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on October 7, 2026, the assault took place between the evening of October 6 and the early hours of October 7. This horrific event also resulted in injuries to 28 individuals, which included Saudi citizens alongside residents from Bangladesh and the Philippines, with injuries ranging from minor to critical.
In a related incident, King Khalid International Airport was also targeted during this timeframe, leading to the death of a Sudanese resident and injuries to eight others, comprising five Saudi nationals, two Egyptian residents, and one Pakistani resident. GACA emphasized that emergency response teams promptly activated established protocols to address the situation. All affected individuals were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for necessary medical care.
While both attacks inflicted property damage, GACA confirmed its commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities to assess the impact of these assaults, ensuring the safety of facilities and the ongoing security of passenger operations across the Kingdom’s civil aviation network. The focus remains on restoring normalcy and ensuring the safety of all travelers in the region.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
