Projectile lands near airport in Dammam as attacks target Saudi aviation
A projectile struck near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, part of a series of incidents affecting Saudi aviation facilities.
At a glance
- A projectile landed near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
- The coalition confirmed the incident on Saturday
- Multiple aviation facilities in Saudi Arabia have been targeted
- King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reported 12 deaths and 309 injuries from an attack
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said a projectile landed in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Saturday, according to coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki.
The incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on aviation facilities in Saudi Arabia. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was also targeted on Saturday, resulting in casualties and injuries, the General Authority of Civil Aviation reported.
Why it matters
The incidents represent an escalation in attacks on critical aviation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, affecting major international airports and civilian operations.
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