Pakistani Citizen Killed, 11 Injured in Attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

RIYADH: A Pakistani citizen was killed and 11 other people were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, according to reports.
Saudi Civil Aviation Authority Issues Statement
The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority stated that an assessment of the financial damage caused by the attack was underway.
On Sunday evening, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was also reportedly targeted, raising further concerns about aviation security in the Kingdom.
Flights Suspended at Major Airports
Flights at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam were reportedly suspended following the incidents. Flight operations at Jeddah Airport were also affected.
The disruptions have raised concerns for passengers and international travellers as authorities assess the situation and its impact on airport operations.
Drone Intercepted in Eastern Province
Earlier, Saudi-led coalition forces announced that they had intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Eastern Province.
The latest developments come amid heightened regional tensions and reports of attacks targeting locations in Saudi Arabia.
Previous Missile Attack on Riyadh
According to the provided reports, a missile attack on Riyadh on Saturday, attributed to Ansar Allah, the Houthi movement in Yemen, left 12 people dead and 309 injured.
Authorities reportedly said that the victims included citizens of the United States, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Jordan, Syria, Sudan, Palestine, and Egypt.
Pakistani Citizen Among the Latest Casualties
The death of a Pakistani citizen in the latest reported attack has raised concerns about the safety of Pakistani nationals living and working in Saudi Arabia.
Further details regarding the victim’s identity and circumstances of death are awaited from the relevant Pakistani authorities.
Note: The reported casualty figures, airport attacks, flight suspensions, and details of the earlier missile strike should be verified through official Saudi and Pakistani sources before publication as confirmed facts.