By SIB
October 12, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has released CCTV footage of the missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an attack claimed by the Houthis.
The footage shows Umrah pilgrims standing in queues and passing through security gates, and others sitting in the waiting area, moments before the explosion.
Immediately after the blast, panic spread inside the airport as people were seen running for safety. Umrah pilgrims were among the victims.
According to officials, the attack took place on Saturday, leaving 13 people dead and 309 injured. Among the casualties, one Pakistani national was killed and 11 Pakistanis were injured.
Following the attack, all schools in Riyadh have been shifted to online classes as a precautionary security measure.
Meanwhile, the Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree also claimed that his group targeted Dammam Airport and two facilities of the Saudi oil company. Ends
