The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement detailing Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing terrorist and criminal assaults by the Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia, with the latest incidents occurring on October 11. Those strikes targeted the two major civilian airports, resulting in the death of one resident at King Khalid International Airport along with injuries to several others and material losses. A separate statement from the ministry described the actions as a blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law.
Continued targeting of civilian airports and vital installations represents a dangerous escalation that directly endangers civilian lives and the safety of air navigation. The ministry’s assessment called for a firm international position to stop these reprehensible attacks and ensure those responsible face accountability. Such measures are necessary to protect regional stability according to the official position outlined in the October 12 statement.
Kuwait reiterated its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all steps the kingdom takes to safeguard its security, stability and sovereignty. The ministry stressed that Saudi Arabia’s security forms an integral part of Kuwait’s own security as well as that of the Gulf Cooperation Council states. This stance aligns with consistent positions expressed in prior ministry statements addressing similar threats over recent years.
The ministry extended Kuwait’s sincere condolences to the family of the victim and offered wishes for the swift recovery of those injured in the strikes. His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, describing the attack as a heinous act against civilians that violates international norms. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister similarly conveyed their sympathy in separate messages to the Saudi leadership.
The response follows a pattern of Kuwaiti support for Saudi Arabia amid repeated Houthi actions against civilian and infrastructure targets. A statement from the Saudi Press Agency noted parallel condemnations from other international actors including the United States and United Nations, which similarly highlighted violations of humanitarian principles. The ministry’s latest declaration builds on these shared concerns to underscore the need for collective action against threats to Gulf security.
Kuwait has monitored developments in Yemen closely and backed diplomatic efforts toward stability, a position reiterated across multiple ministry communications in 2025 and 2026. The latest attacks on the airports in Riyadh and Dammam temporarily disrupted operations and heightened risks to air travel in the region. Officials continue to emphasize that such incidents demand accountability to prevent further destabilization according to the foreign ministry’s detailed statement.
