Saudi Arabia: Temporary Suspension of Operations at King Khalid International Airport Following Attack
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced a temporary suspension of operational activities at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following an attack that resulted in injuries, with damage assessment and facility safety checks underway.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Riyadh, 10 October (KUNA) – The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Saturday the temporary suspension of operational operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following an attack that resulted in several injuries. In a statement, the authority said the airport was attacked on Saturday afternoon, amid ongoing blatant attacks targeting civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom. It noted that efforts are underway to tally the casualties resulting from the attack. The authority clarified that operational activities at the airport have been temporarily suspended pending a full assessment of the damage and verification of the safety of the facilities, in coordination with the relevant authorities, adding that updates will be announced later. (End) K.N.S. / R.J.
