Saudi-led coalition says fresh attack on Riyadh airport a day after strike kills 12, including one Indian: Details here | Today’s news
A fresh attack at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport sparked a fire at Terminal 4 on Sunday, a day after the deadly attack killed 12 people and injured more than 300. One Indian citizen who was injured in Saturday’s attack has since died, Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, while 10 other Indians remain injured.
Riyadh airport attacked one day after deadly strike
One Indian citizen died and 10 others were injured in a deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X on Sunday, as Saudi Arabia announced a fresh attack that caused a fire at the airport a day after the strike killed 12 people.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of life of an Indian citizen in the attack in Riyadh. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. Embassy will provide all possible assistance (sic),” Jaishankar wrote.
The Indian embassy in Riyadh also confirmed the death, saying that an Indian national succumbed to injuries sustained in the October 10 attack. She said she is in contact with the family and will provide assistance in repatriating the remains of the deceased.
They wrote: “Update on the 10th October Riyadh Airport attack. It has been learned that one Indian citizen injured in the attack in Riyadh today has sadly lost his life. Our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support to ensure the early repatriation of the mortal remains (sic).”
A fresh attack ignites a fire in Terminal 4
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported a new incident at Riyadh airport on Sunday, saying an unidentified projectile hit Terminal 4 and caused a fire. The news came a day after a deadly attack on the airport forced authorities to suspend operations while damage and security assessments were carried out.
The latest incident has raised concerns about the security of Saudi Arabia’s aviation infrastructure, with the airport facing several attacks over the course of the week. Reuters reported that Saturday’s attack was the deadliest of its kind in the kingdom in more than a decade.
The Houthis renew warnings to airlines and passengers
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement on Sunday renewed its warning to airlines, airport staff and passengers, urging them to stay away from Saudi airports and airspace. The group said the warning did not apply to airports in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
The warning comes amid escalating fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. Saudi Arabia has backed a military campaign against the group that has heightened tensions across the region.
The attacks also raised international concern over the targeting of civilian infrastructure. India has strongly condemned the repeated attacks on the Riyadh airport, calling it unacceptable and calling for an immediate halt to the attacks that cause civilian casualties and damage. New Delhi also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condoled with the families of those killed.
As the situation develops, the Indian embassy said it remains in contact with local authorities and hospitals to monitor the condition of injured citizens and assist those affected by the attack.
