One Indian national was among two people killed in an attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia, while two other Indians sustained injuries, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said. In a statement, the embassy said Saudi authorities had confirmed the casualties following the incident on Wednesday night. Officials are gathering further information and contacting the affected families.

Saudi Dammam Airport Attack

“Saudi authorities have informed that one Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured. We are ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured,” the embassy said.

Saudi authorities have informed that one Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured. We are ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured. @MEAIndia

— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) October 22, 2026

The embassy has not disclosed the identities of the deceased or the injured Indians.

Saudi Arabia Sees Increase In Drone And Missile Threats

The incident comes amid heightened concerns over drone and missile attacks targeting airports, energy installations and other critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been linked to an increase in such strikes, although Saudi authorities have not publicly identified those responsible for the attempted attack on Dammam airport.

The latest incident has raised concerns over the safety of civilians and foreign nationals in the kingdom as regional security tensions persist.