Saudi Arabia: 3 Saudi Citizens Martyred in Attacks on King Khalid International Airport
General Authority of Civil Aviation announces the martyrdom of 3 citizens and injuries to others in two attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh yesterday.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that three Saudi citizens were martyred and several citizens and residents of various nationalities were injured in two attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh yesterday.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation stated in a press release that King Khalid International Airport was subjected to two attacks yesterday; the first targeted airport facilities, while the second targeted a Saudi Airlines aircraft.
It clarified that “the two attacks resulted in the martyrdom of three Saudi citizens, may God have mercy on them, and injured several citizens and residents of different nationalities, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. They were immediately transferred to hospitals to receive the necessary medical care. The attacks also caused some material damage.”
The Authority emphasized that work continues in close coordination and collaboration with relevant security agencies to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, and to safeguard the security and integrity of the Kingdom’s civil aviation system.
