Saudi Civil Aviation: Death Toll from Attack on King Fahd Airport Rises to Two

The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Thursday that the number of fatalities resulting from the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has risen to two, while the number of injured remains at eight.

In a supplementary statement regarding the attack on the airport late Wednesday evening, the authority confirmed an additional death, bringing the total number of fatalities to two: an Indian citizen and an Indian resident.

It clarified that the eight injured individuals include one citizen and two residents each from India, Yemen, and Bangladesh, as well as one resident from Nepal. Their injuries ranged from minor to severe, and they are receiving necessary medical care at several hospitals.

The authority emphasized that work continues in coordination and cooperation with relevant security agencies to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. It also noted that operational operations at the airport have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal.