12 killed, 309 injured in Saudi airport attack

Twelve individuals lost their lives and 309 others were injured in an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the third such incident at the facility within a week, according to the country's General Authority of Civil Aviation. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday, October 10, with fatalities comprising four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one person each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.

The Saudi Gazette, reporting on the incident, cited the civil aviation authority stating that all injured victims were transported to hospitals, with some in critical condition. The attack inflicted damage on the airport infrastructure, and assessments are underway to ascertain the full extent of the damage. The United Nations chief has condemned the attack on the Saudi airport, demanding an end to the strikes. Similarly, leaders from the European Union have also slammed the attack on the Saudi airport.

Airport operations were temporarily halted following the incident to allow authorities to evaluate the damage, confirm the safety of the facilities, and safeguard passengers, employees, and civil aviation infrastructure. The Saudi authorities, along with the Saudi-led coalition, have attributed the attack to Yemen's Houthi group. However, the Houthi group has not claimed responsibility for the October 10 incident.