Saudi Arabia says attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300
Saudi Arabia reported that a missile strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. The fatalities comprised four Saudi nationals and residents from Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. Several of the injured are in critical condition and undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
All those injured are receiving necessary medical care. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) further clarified the impact of the attack, stating that 309 individuals were injured. King Khalid International Airport has been targeted multiple times recently, following Saudi-led coalition's offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The airport experienced temporary suspension of operations and evacuation of passengers after the incident, with at least 225 flights cancelled over 24 hours. The US and UK Embassies in Riyadh warned citizens to avoid the area surrounding the airport.
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