Attack at Riyadh Airport Leaves 12 Dead, 309 Injured

On October 10, an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals and injuries to 309 others. The fatalities included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and one national each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation reported that all injured individuals were transported to hospitals for treatment, with some in critical condition. The attack caused damage to airport facilities, and assessments were ongoing to determine the extent of this damage.

Following the incident, airport operations were temporarily suspended to allow authorities to assess the damage, ensure the safety of the facilities, and protect passengers, employees, and civil aviation infrastructure. This incident marked the third reported attack on the airport within a week.