New Delhi, India – India has vehemently condemned the recent attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the death of one Indian national and injuries to three others. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement on Thursday, October 22, calling the strikes “completely unacceptable” and demanding an immediate cessation of such hostilities.
Details of the Attacks and Casualties
The coordinated attacks took place on October 21, targeting significant sites within Saudi Arabia. Among the locations hit were King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field, situated in the Eastern Province. The MEA confirmed that one Indian national lost their life and two others sustained injuries in the strike against Dammam airport. A third Indian national was also injured in the assault on the Shaybah oil field.
The Indian government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a swift recovery to those injured. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is actively coordinating with Saudi authorities to provide all necessary assistance to the affected Indian citizens.
India’s Stance and Solidarity
In its official communication, the MEA reiterated India’s firm position against such aggression, stating, “We strongly condemn the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on October 21.”
India underscored the critical need to safeguard Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom. “We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest,” the ministry concluded, emphasizing its commitment to regional stability and an immediate end to the violence.