A Pakistani citizen has died and 11 other people have suffered injuries in a new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed the casualties in a statement.
The injured people received immediate medical attention and went to hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, authorities are assessing the damage caused by the attack.
Airport Sustains Material Damage
According to GACA, the projectile attack caused material damage to airport facilities. Relevant authorities are examining the affected areas to determine the extent of the damage.
Saudi authorities also reported that air defence systems intercepted another missile before it could reach its target. Officials have not released a complete assessment of the latest incident.
Second Major Attack in Two Days
The latest incident followed a deadly attack on the same airport on Saturday. Saudi authorities reported that the earlier strike killed 12 people and injured 309 others.
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The casualties included Saudi citizens and foreign nationals. The attack also damaged airport facilities and disrupted operations as authorities carried out safety inspections.
Investigation and Damage Assessment Continue
Authorities continue to assess the damage and review security arrangements at King Khalid International Airport. The latest attack has raised further concerns about the safety of civilian aviation facilities in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi civil aviation authority has not provided a final estimate of the material losses caused by the latest incident.
