The death toll from the October 21 attack at King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam has risen to two, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on October 22.
The victims were identified as a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident. Eight people remain injured, with injuries ranging from minor to critical, according to Saudi Gazette’s report of GACA’s follow-up statement. The injured include one Saudi citizen, two Indian residents, two Yemenis, two Bangladeshis and one Nepalese resident.
GACA initially reported one death and eight injuries after the attack. In its latest update, the authority said it was coordinating with relevant security agencies to assess damage and verify the safety of airport facilities.
For travelers and operators, GACA said airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal. The authority also said it was continuing measures intended to protect passengers and airport personnel, according to AeroTime’s account of the statement.
Saudi authorities have not publicly identified who carried out the attack. The sources do not provide details on any continuing restrictions, flight cancellations or damage to specific airport infrastructure.