12 dead in missile attack on Riyadh Airport
Reactions have risen from the international community after an explosion targeting the international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia left numerous people injured.
At least 12 people lost their lives and over 300 others were injured in a missile attack on Saturday against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The incident was recorded as the deadliest attack carried out on the kingdom's territory in the last decade.
Attack on the Airport
A severe missile attack was carried out on Saturday against King Khalid International Airport located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
As a result of this attack, at least 12 people lost their lives, while more than 300 people were taken to hospitals to receive treatment.
Nationalities of the Victims
In statements made by authorities, the nationalities of those who lost their lives were officially shared with the public.
It was announced that among the deceased were 4 Saudi Arabian citizens, 2 Bangladeshis, and one citizen each from the US, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan.
International Reactions and Statements
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio officially confirmed that an American citizen lost their life in the attack and strongly condemned it.
US President Donald Trump stated that his country is actively evaluating participation in Saudi Arabia's retaliatory operations.