New Attack on Riyadh Airport Kills Pakistani Resident, Injures 11
By : Alia Kashmiri
One person was killed and 11 others were injured in a fresh attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed on Monday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The deceased was a Pakistani resident, according to a statement issued by GACA on X. The authority said the attack also caused property damage, with officials assessing the extent of the destruction.
“The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) clarifies that the attack resulted in the fatality of a Pakistani resident… and injuries to 11 others,” the statement said.
The latest incident has raised further concerns about airport security and civilian safety as Saudi Arabia faces a reported series of attacks.
Latest Attack Follows Deadly Saturday Incident
Sunday’s attack came a day after another reported strike on the airport on Saturday, which reportedly killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300.
The two incidents have intensified concerns over the security of critical infrastructure and the potential impact on air travel in the Saudi capital.
Authorities are assessing the damage caused by the latest attack. Further details about the circumstances of the incident and the response by security agencies were not provided in the statement cited here.
International Condemnation
The reported attacks against Saudi Arabia have drawn condemnation from international figures, with several expressing solidarity with the kingdom.
The incidents have also renewed attention on regional security amid continuing tensions involving Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia.
The full extent of the damage and the wider consequences for airport operations remain unclear based on the information available in the cited statement.
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