Two citizens of Uzbekistan sustained minor injuries following a ballistic missile attack on Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026, according to Omonulla Fayziyev, spokesperson for Uzbekistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The injured citizens, born in 1977 and 1997, received initial medical assistance following the incident.
Both individuals were subsequently transported to Diriyah Hospital, where they underwent medical examinations and received the necessary treatment. They were discharged from the hospital after receiving medical care.
According to preliminary information, approximately 20 other Uzbek citizens who were present at the airport at the time of the attack were not injured. Uzbekistan's Embassy in Riyadh is monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant Saudi Arabian authorities.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassy officials remain in contact with the affected citizens and are providing the necessary consular assistance. The diplomatic mission is also maintaining communication with Saudi officials regarding developments following the attack. Uzbekistan had previously issued a statement strongly condemning the missile attack on the international airport in Riyadh.
The October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport reportedly resulted in at least 12 deaths and 309 injuries. Some of those injured were reported to be in serious condition. Among those killed were four Saudi nationals and two citizens of Bangladesh. The reported fatalities also included citizens of the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt. The incident was reported as the third attack targeting the airport within one week.
Earlier attacks on King Khalid International Airport during the same week reportedly resulted in four deaths and caused serious damage to a Saudi commercial aircraft parked on the runway.