An attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport has resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, forcing the facility to suspend operations.
Key facts
- •The attack resulted in 12 confirmed deaths and 309 injuries.
- •Casualties included nationals from 11 different countries.
- •Terminals 3 and 4 sustained significant damage, including a partial roof collapse.
- •The airport is scheduled to remain closed until the end of Sunday, October 11.
- •This event represents the third attack on the airport in one week.
At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. The incident, which occurred overnight Sunday, forced the airport to suspend all operations. Victims of the attack included individuals from 11 different countries, including Saudi nationals, as well as citizens from Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
By the numbers
Impact and Damage Assessment
The attack caused significant material damage to the airport, with reports indicating that Terminals 3 and 4 sustained direct missile hits. Part of the building's roof reportedly collapsed onto people following the strikes. All injured individuals are currently receiving medical care in hospitals, while authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage.
Operational Status and Response
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed that the attack necessitated a complete suspension of airport operations. Air traffic control sources stated that the facility is expected to remain closed until at least the end of Sunday, October 11. This incident marks the third attack on the airport within the week, prompting a vow of response from the Saudi-led military coalition.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English), TASS (English), Haaretz.
