World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Attack at Riyadh airport injures several, operations suspended
King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital suspended operations temporarily following an attack on Saturday afternoon. The incident has left several people injured, authorities said.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and said operations were halted pending a full assessment of the situation. A statement from the authority indicated that several individuals sustained injuries in the incident, though specific details regarding the nature of the attack and the extent of injuries were not immediately disclosed.
Officials at the airport, one of the Middle East's busiest aviation hubs, mobilized immediately to assess damage to facilities and infrastructure. The temporary suspension of operations was implemented as a precautionary measure while authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The incident marks another security challenge for the airport, which handles millions of passengers annually. Saudi authorities did not immediately provide additional information about potential security threats or the identity of those responsible for the attack.
The suspension duration was not specified, though GACA indicated that operations would resume once assessments were completed and the facility was deemed secure for passenger and staff operations.