Authority: King Khalid International Airport was hit by two attacks yesterday, leaving 3 dead
The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that King Khalid International Airport was subjected yesterday, Thursday, to "two attacks" that targeted airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft, resulting in the deaths of 3 citizens and injuries to others who were taken to hospitals.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced on Friday that King Khalid International Airport was subjected yesterday, Thursday, to "two attacks" — the first targeted airport facilities, while the second targeted a Saudia aircraft.
The authority said that emergency teams and the relevant agencies began responding to the "attacks" immediately after they occurred, in accordance with approved procedures and plans.
In an official statement, the authority added that the "attacks" resulted in the deaths of 3 Saudi citizens and injuries to a number of citizens and residents of different nationalities, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. It said the injured were immediately transferred to hospitals to receive necessary medical care, and some material damage was recorded.
