Two Saudi Airports Targeted in Drone and Missile Attacks, Leaving 3 Injured

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Two key civilian airports in southern Saudi Arabia were targeted in separate attacks on Monday evening, October 5, 2026 injuring three people and causing minor material damage.

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed that King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport were hit in the coordinated strikes.

According to an official statement issued by GACA, specialized emergency crews responded immediately to the incidents at both locations.

"The attacks resulted in three injuries of varying severity and material damage," the authority stated. All three individuals received prompt medical treatment, with officials describing their injuries as minor.

Despite the disruption, aviation security teams moved quickly to secure both facilities and assess runway integrity to ensure passenger safety and maintain essential air traffic services.

The dual strikes mark a fresh escalation in cross-border hostilities involving regional militants operating out of neighboring Yemen. Southern Saudi infrastructure, particularly regional transport hubs and energy facilities, has periodically come under threat from unmanned aerial vehicles and projectile strikes.

Authorities have consistently condemned attacks on commercial infrastructure as direct threats to civilian security and international air navigation.

Specialized defense and civil aviation teams are conducting formal technical investigations at both airport sites to assess the full extent of the physical damage and confirm the specific munitions utilized in the assault.

GACA reaffirmed that strict security protocols remain active across all regional airports to guarantee the safety of passengers, aircrews, and ground personnel.

International leaders and regional allies quickly condemned the strikes, calling for an immediate end to targeted assaults on civilian aviation infrastructure. Human rights groups and international transport bodies emphasized that strikes on operational airports violate international humanitarian law, while Saudi officials vowed to take all necessary measures to protect national security and maintain airspace safety.