Sunday’s attack on Riyadh Airport leaves one killed, 11 others injured — agency
Quick Look
- One Pakistani national was killed and 11 others injured in a fresh attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, according to Saudi Civil Aviation Authority.
- The airport remains closed for flights until the end of the day as a precaution.
- The attack follows a deadly strike on October 10 that killed at least 12 and injured 300.
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Why It Matters
The attack follows a deadly strike on October 10 that killed at least 12 people and injured 300 at the same airport. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport is Saudi Arabia's main air hub and a critical piece of infrastructure.
TUNIS, October 12. /TASS/. One was killed and 11 others were injured as Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport came under a fresh attack on Sunday, the kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority said.
As a result of the latest attack on Sunday afternoon, "one Pakistani national living in the country was killed and 11 other people were injured," the agency said in a statement on X.
At least 12 people were killed and 300 others were injured in a deadly attack on the same airport on October 10.
The Saudi capital’s main air hub will remain shut for flights approximately until the end of the day amid precaution measures, a source in Riyadh’s air traffic control service told TASS.
Spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition Turki al-Maliki said an unidentified projectile hit a passenger terminal at Riyadh International Airport, causing a fire. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said in turn that the rebel movement had struck the airports in Riyadh and Dammam, as well as oil giant Saudi Aramco’s facilities.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Saudi authorities will enhance security measures at King Khalid International Airport and other key airports
Very likely · Within days
The Saudi-led coalition will respond militarily to the Houthi attacks on Saudi territory
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What type of projectile was used in the attack?
- Will the airport remain closed beyond the end of the day?
- Are there plans to enhance security at Saudi airports in response to these attacks?
- What is the extent of damage to the passenger terminal and surrounding facilities?
