12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport
Saudi aviation authority confirms casualties from Saturday attack on King Khalid International Airport; operations temporarily suspended.
At a glance
- 12 people killed and 309 injured in Saturday attack on King Khalid International Airport
- Casualties included nationals from nine countries; four were Saudi citizens
- Airport operations temporarily suspended for safety assessments and damage verification
- Attack was the second incident at the airport in two days
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries, according to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation. The fatalities included four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshis, and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Sudan. Several injured people remain in critical condition and are receiving hospital treatment.
The airport temporarily suspended operations following the attack to allow emergency teams to complete safety assessments and verify facility security. Property damage was also reported, with assessments underway to determine its full extent. The incident was the second attack on the airport in two days, following separate attacks on Thursday that killed three Saudi citizens.
Why it matters
The airport is a major international hub serving the Saudi capital. Repeated attacks within days raise questions about security at critical infrastructure.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport, GACA confirms
- Saudi Gazette — Latest12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport, GACA confirms
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)12 Killed, 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport; Coalition Vows Response
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