Riyadh Airport Attack: Hyderabad Man Dies After Roof Collapse, Wife And Children Injured; EAM S Jaishankar Vows Embassy Assistance | Video
New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said that Indian national Mohammad Yousuf Ali, a resident of Hyderabad, died in the attack at Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia. Also Watch: His wife and children sustained injuries in the incident, Owaisi said. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said he had spoken to the deceased’s brother-in-law, Ikram, and also contacted the Deputy Chief of Mission at the…
CCTV footage from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reveals the harrowing moments after a missile slammed into the terminal, causing passengers and pilgrims to flee in terror. Bright orange flames erupt, followed by a stampede as people scatter from the blast site. Sections of the roof are seen collapsing.
The attack, which occurred on Saturday, left at least 13 people dead and over 380 injured, including an Indian man travelling with his family to Medina. Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, admitted responsibility for the assault. In addition to Riyadh, the group also targeted airports in Dammam and facilities of Saudi Aramco.
The violence did not stop at the airport. On Sunday, another attack on the Riyadh airport was reported, followed by further strikes by Yemeni forces, including a drone intercepted by Saudi air defenses and a missile fired towards Khamis Mushait. Emergency alerts were issued in Abha on Monday, but the danger had subsided.
The death toll from the Riyadh airport strikes rose to 18 over the week. The Houthis had earlier warned the public against using Saudi airports, holding the kingdom responsible for any failed interceptions. In response to the escalating security concerns, Britain advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Jeddah, Dammam, and other Saudi airports, while excluding Medina.
The US also cautioned airlines about flying to or over Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities confirmed that schools in Riyadh would transition to remote learning from Sunday to Thursday, amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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