Saudi-Houthi war LIVE: Riyadh airport struck again, day after 12 killed amid flaring tensions

Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority has cautioned the public against filming, publishing or disseminating information regarding missile and drone interception activities and their aftermath sites. The authority has warned that such violations could lead to legal consequences. This advisory follows a Saturday attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people and injuries to 309 others, as reported by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

The victims comprised four Saudi nationals, two citizens from Bangladesh, and one individual each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan. A total of 309 individuals were injured, with several in critical condition. The GACA stated that all injured persons were receiving medical care at various hospitals.

The authority extended its sympathies to the families of those who perished and hoped that the injured would make a swift recovery. Additionally, the attack inflicted property damage, the full extent of which is currently under assessment. Airport operations were briefly halted to enable emergency responders and pertinent authorities to evaluate the extent of the damage and ensure the safety of airport facilities.

These precautions were taken to safeguard passengers, airport staff, and the civil aviation infrastructure. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on the airport; two days prior, three Saudi citizens were killed and several others were injured in two separate attacks on the same location.