World · Malaysia Bureau
Three killed in coordinated attacks at Riyadh airport
A pair of strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's capital airport has left three people dead. The first assault struck airport infrastructure, while a second attack damaged a national carrier aircraft.
LSN Malaysia ·
Three people have been killed in coordinated attacks at King Fahd International Airport in Riyadh, according to preliminary reports from Saudi authorities.
The first strike targeted airport facilities, causing damage to infrastructure at the kingdom's busiest aviation hub. A second attack subsequently hit an aircraft belonging to Saudi Arabia's national airline, inflicting further damage to the carrier.
Emergency services responded swiftly to both incidents. The circumstances surrounding the attacks and identities of those killed were not immediately disclosed by official sources.
The strikes represent a security incident at one of the Middle East's most significant transportation hubs, which handles millions of passengers annually. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the nature of the attacks or any claims of responsibility.
Investigations into the incidents are ongoing.