Three Saudis killed, several injured in two attacks on Riyadh airport

Three Saudi citizens lost their lives and several others sustained injuries in two separate attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), which announced the incident on Friday.

The authority revealed that the first attack specifically targeted airport facilities, while the second attack struck a Saudia aircraft. In response to the attacks, emergency response teams and relevant authorities immediately mobilized in accordance with standard emergency protocols and contingency plans.

The attacks resulted in the deaths of three Saudi nationals and injuries to multiple citizens and residents from various nationalities, with the severity of injuries ranging from minor to serious, as reported by the GACA. All injured individuals were swiftly transported to nearby hospitals for necessary medical attention. Additionally, the attacks caused considerable material damage to airport facilities and surrounding properties.

The GACA continued to evaluate the extent of the damage in collaboration with pertinent security authorities, implementing all essential measures to safeguard passengers, airport personnel, and the overall security of Saudi Arabia's civil aviation system. Despite the tragic events, the authority confirmed that airport operations were restored, and air traffic swiftly returned to normal.