Riyadh, Oct 11: A major attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh resulted in at least 12 fatalities and left 309 individuals injured, according to statements released by local civil aviation authorities. Officials confirmed that operational activities at the capital’s main air hub were suspended immediately following the strike to enable emergency interventions and safety evaluations.
Casualty records indicate a diverse demographic among the victims, comprising four Saudi citizens alongside foreign nationals from Bangladesh, the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt. Security experts characterized the event as one of the most severe incidents affecting civilian infrastructure in the kingdom in recent years, heightening geopolitical anxieties throughout the region.
The Saudi-led military coalition attributed responsibility for the assault to Yemen’s Houthi movement, declaring the action a direct violation of international norms and pledging an appropriate military response. While formal comments regarding the latest incident were not immediately released by the group, earlier strikes on the same transportation hub had been acknowledged earlier in the week.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a firm statement of condemnation, describing the targeting of civil aviation assets as a breach of international law. The UN chief maintained that violent escalations against civilian infrastructure must cease immediately to prevent further destabilization across the broader area.
