Riyadh: At least 12 people were reportedly killed and more than 300 injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, according to information attributed to Saudi civil aviation authorities.
The reported casualties included citizens of several countries, highlighting the potential international impact of the incident.
According to the information provided, the deceased included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshi citizens, and one citizen each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt.
Further details about the circumstances of the reported attack, the identities of those responsible and the extent of the damage were not provided in the information available for this report.
The incident, if confirmed, would represent a major security emergency involving one of Saudi Arabia’s key aviation hubs.
Authorities’ official statements and independently verified reports will be necessary to establish the circumstances of the incident and confirm the casualty figures.
