UN Chief Guterres Condemns Deadly Riyadh Airport Houthi Attack

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has strongly denounced the fatal assault on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, advocating for an immediate cessation of hostilities against civilians and their infrastructure. In a declaration released on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Guterres stated that the incident reportedly resulted in 12 fatalities and hundreds of civilian injuries.

"I am profoundly shocked by and vehemently condemn Saturday’s deadly assault perpetrated by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which reportedly claimed the lives of 12 individuals and wounded hundreds of non-combatants," he declared. The UN's top official further emphasized that "Assaults on civilians and civilian infrastructure constitute a breach of international law. These acts of aggression must cease without delay." This official statement was disseminated via the United Nations Secretary-General’s dedicated online platform.

Prior to this, PUNCH Online had reported on the explosion at the Saudi airport that Saturday, which led to numerous injuries and necessitated the evacuation of sections of the facility. The attack has since drawn widespread international condemnation, with various governments and global officials expressing deep apprehension regarding the civilian casualties and the overall safety of Saudi Arabia’s aviation infrastructure.