In the statement published by GACA, updated data regarding the attack on King Khalid International Airport yesterday afternoon was shared. In the statement, it was stated that a total of 12 people lost their lives as a result of the attack, 4 of whom were Saudi Arabian citizens and 8 of whom were foreign nationals residing in the country. It was noted that 2 of the foreign nationals who lost their lives were Bangladeshi citizens, while the others were citizens of the USA, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. It was stated in the statement that 309 people were injured in the attack, and that the injured, including those in serious condition, continued to receive the necessary medical care in hospitals.
In the statement, it was stated that the determination of the material damage caused by the attack at the airport and inventory studies are continuing. GACA announced yesterday that 4 people lost their lives and many people were injured in the Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh between 6-8 October.
While the conflicts between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen have increased recently, the Iranian-backed Houthis are targeting Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, claiming that they are being attacked. Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Iran-backed Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014. The Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been supporting the Yemeni government, which is recognized by the international community, since March 2015.
ONE MORE THREAT FROM THE HOUTHI
Yahya Seri, the military spokesman of the Houthis, claimed in his statement that all airports except Mecca and Medina were within the scope of their threats.
Therefore, Seri claimed that international airline companies using Saudi Arabian airspace should not continue their flights and repeated the threat that they would continue to increase military tension.
TRAVEL WARNING FOR KING KHALID AIRPORT
Relevant institutions of the USA, UK and Canada made a written statement on the issue on the social media accounts of US-based company X.
Following the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the US Embassy in Riyadh advised all US citizens to stay away from the airport and the surrounding area.
In the statement, it was stated that US government employees working in Saudi Arabia must obtain special permission to use the airport in question and are not allowed to approach the Yemen border more than 20 miles.
In the travel warning issued by the UK's Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), following the incident in question, they were advised to "stay away" from the region and follow the instructions of the Saudi authorities.
Following the incident at King Khalid International Airport, Canada's Embassy in Riyadh stated that "military activity disrupted travel activities" and advised not to use King Khalid International Airport due to the security situation.
The statement also warned Canadian citizens to stay away from debris or shrapnel and not to share them on social media.
FACE TO FACE EDUCATION WAS SUSPENDED FOR A WEEK IN RIYADH
According to local media, classes in schools in the capital Riyadh will be held via distance education for a week starting from Sunday.
In the message sent to parents, it was stated that the decision was taken in accordance with the instructions of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education. In the message, it was stated that classes in schools in Riyadh will be held online through education platforms between 11-17 October. It was reported that the decision was taken following the attack attributed to the Houthis and targeting King Khalid International Airport.
