Riyadh Airport Hit Again, 60 Percent of Flights Cancelled

A Sunday attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh damaged terminals and prompted a large-scale disruption, according to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and multiple outlets. A witness aboard a plane on the runway described a projectile landing near parked aircraft, followed by a fire and the return of the plane to the gate.

GACA reported casualties from the incident, including one death and 11 people injured, with victims taken to several hospitals. The strike affected domestic-terminal operations, with Al Jazeera noting damage to Terminals 3 and 4, and security inspections and damage assessments were underway.

Analytic data from Cirium indicated extreme disruption to flight schedules, with 99.7 percent of planned flights canceled on Sunday. Projections for Monday showed about 60 percent of flights expected to be canceled.

The broader context includes the Riyadh airport being hit multiple times within five days, contributing to tension over energy infrastructure and fuel markets. Saudi authorities indicated a response would be pursued as defenses come under pressure, while reports suggested the country may be seeking additional air defense support.

There was no attributed claim for Sunday’s attack in the available material. The scenario follows a series of strikes connected to regional tension, with ongoing international discussions about energy deliveries and security responses in the region.