A Rocket Struck The Terminals At Riyadh Airport
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12 dead and more than 300 injured.
A missile strike on the international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia claimed the lives of at least 12 people and injured another 309; operations at the airport were suspended following the attack.
On Saturday, October 10, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, came under rocket fire. According to the country’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation, 12 people were killed and another 309 were injured. Some of the injured are in critical condition. This was reported by the AP and Reuters, citing Saudi aviation authorities.
According to international news agencies, the missile struck a complex that includes Terminals 3 and 4, which handle domestic flights. Following the strike, the airport was evacuated, and operations were temporarily suspended to assess the damage and ensure safety.
According to Saudi aviation authorities, this was the deadliest attack in one of the Arab Gulf states since the start of the war with Iran.
At least 12 people were killed in the attack, and more than 300 others were injured. Among the injured were people in critical condition who required emergency medical care.
According to Saudi authorities, the dead included:
four Saudi Arabian citizens;
two Bangladeshi citizens;
citizens of Palestine, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan.
The injured were taken to medical facilities.
Who Might Be Behind This Attack
The strike occurred amid an escalation of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis. The day before, the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi airports, military facilities, and oil infrastructure. At the same time, an AP report on the October 10 missile strike noted that, as of that time, the Houthis had not yet issued a claim of responsibility for the attack.
However, earlier this week, the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on the Riyadh airport. According to the AP, three Saudi Arabian citizens were killed in that incident, including a pilot. Damage to aircraft on the ground was also reported.
Impact on Air Travel
Following the missile strike, Saudi Arabian aviation authorities announced a temporary suspension of operations at the airport. According to the AP, all entrances to the complex were blocked, police presence on the premises was increased, and flights were rerouted to other airports.
The situation also affected international air traffic. FlightAware reported hundreds of canceled flights over the course of the day. The U.S., the U.K., Germany, Australia, and Canada urged their citizens not to visit the airport. Airlines, including Air India, FlyDubai, the Lufthansa Group, and Pakistan International Airlines, temporarily suspended some flights to and from Saudi Arabia.
The European Aviation Safety Agency also expanded its recommendations regarding flights in Saudi Arabian airspace. Among the risks, it cited the possibility of missile and drone attacks, as well as the danger of civilian aircraft being mistakenly identified by air defense systems.
Experts are currently continuing to assess the damage and determine the conditions under which flights can be safely resumed. This attack has also heightened concerns about civil aviation safety in the region amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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