One Person Killed in Attack on Riyadh Airport

The Saudi Arabian government has reported that one person has died, and 11 others have been injured in a new attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as recurring attacks raise concerns about the security of the country and the situation in the region.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia (GACA) confirmed that the person who died in the attack on Sunday was a Pakistani national residing in the country. The injured individuals have been taken to several hospitals for treatment.

The attack targeted terminals 3 and 4 of the airport, which are used for domestic flights, and this incident came a day after another attack on the airport, which, according to the coalition led by Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of 12 people, with more than 300 others injured.

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia also confirmed that an Indian national died on Sunday from injuries sustained in the attack on Saturday. This brings the death toll from that attack to 13, according to reported data.

A witness speaking to the Reuters news agency stated that an explosive device fell on the airport grounds, near several aircraft that were present there, around 8:30 PM Riyadh time.

The incident caused a fire, and a plane that was about to take off was returned to the departure gate, where passengers were disembarked and instructed to leave the airport.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation stated that an assessment of the damage has begun and investigations are underway to ensure the safety of the airport.

According to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority, King Khalid Airport has been attacked four times in the five days leading up to this report. Attacks that occurred on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least three Saudi citizens, including a pilot.

The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attacks preceding the one on Sunday, and the Houthis, who are in conflict with the internationally recognized Yemeni government, receive support from Iran, while Saudi Arabia supports the Yemeni government forces.

The attacks on the Riyadh airport have heightened concerns that the Yemen conflict could spread to other countries in the region, especially if the United States directly joins the fight against the Houthis.