Riyadh King Khalid International Airport Closed Due to Attack
All operational activities at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia have been temporarily suspended following an attack on the facility.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia announced that operations at King Khalid International Airport in the capital, Riyadh, have been temporarily suspended following an attack targeting the facilities.
Suspension of Operations at the Airport
In a written statement issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, it was explicitly stated that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was subjected to an attack during the day.
Security and Damage Assessment Efforts
It was reported that operational activities at the airport have been temporarily suspended until damage assessment efforts caused by the attack are completed and the facilities are confirmed to be safe.
Previous Attacks and Casualties
GACA had previously announced in a statement that 4 people lost their lives in Houthi attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh between October 6 and 8.
The General Directorate of Civil Aviation officially announced that 12 people lost their lives and 309 people were injured in yesterday's attack targeting the airport.
Regional Conflicts and Targeted Elements
While conflicts between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen have increased recently, the Iran-backed Houthis continue to target Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.