Kuwait strongly condemns Houthi attack on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation of the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, reaffirming full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling on the international community to take a firm stance.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant attack launched by the Houthi militia against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026. The attack resulted in casualties among innocent civilians, including passengers and airport workers, comprising Saudi nationals and individuals of various other nationalities, and led to the temporary suspension of operational activities at the airport.
The Ministry emphasized that this heinous and cowardly attack constitutes a gross violation of international law and international humanitarian law. It stressed that the repeated occurrence of these systematic hostile acts, which target civilian objects and vital infrastructure, represents a serious escalation and a direct threat to the safety of air navigation and the security of civilians, necessitating accountability and prosecution of those responsible.
The Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its steadfast support, and its backing of all measures undertaken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security and stability, and to protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It underscored that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Furthermore, the Ministry conveyed Kuwait’s sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government, and people, as well as to the governments and peoples of the countries to which the victims belong, and to their families and loved ones. It also expressed its wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The Ministry called upon the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and adopt a firm stance against these repeated attacks, ensuring the protection of civilian objects and civil aviation facilities, preventing their recurrence in the future, and guaranteeing that perpetrators do not escape punishment.
