Saudi Civil Aviation: 3 Dead, 36 Injured in Attacks Targeting Abha and King Khalid Airports
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced attacks on Abha and King Khalid airports that resulted in three deaths and 36 injuries.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Riyadh, Oct 7 (KUNA) – The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that Abha and King Khalid International Airports were targeted by attacks on their facilities on Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in three deaths and 36 injuries.
In a statement on Wednesday, the authority said the attack on Abha International Airport resulted in the deaths of two residents, one Moroccan and one Algerian, and injured 28 individuals, including Bangladeshi and Filipino citizens and residents, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. The attack on King Khalid International Airport led to the death of a Sudanese resident and injured eight people, including five Egyptian citizens and residents and one Pakistani resident, with injuries ranging from minor to severe.
The authority added that emergency teams and relevant authorities responded immediately to the attacks in accordance with approved procedures and plans, and all the injured were promptly transferred to hospitals to receive necessary medical care. The attacks also caused some material damage.
The authority affirmed that it is working in coordination and continuous cooperation with the relevant security agencies to assess the damage and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, and to maintain the security and integrity of the civil aviation system in the Kingdom. (End) A.S. / H.S.
