Stories
Second Attack Hits Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport Amid Escalating Tensions
- •An unidentified projectile struck Passenger Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, sparking a fire.
- •A previous attack on Saturday resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries, including 11 Indian nationals.
- •At least 13 flights from Kerala's Kochi and Calicut airports to Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the escalating West Asian conflict.
- •The latest airport attack follows reported airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, including Sana'a.
Key Questions Answered
A Saturday attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries. The deceased include four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis, and individuals from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, and Egypt. Additionally, 11 Indian nationals were among those injured in the attack.
The escalating West Asian tensions and the fatal Riyadh airport attack severely affected air travel between India and the Gulf. At least 13 Saudi-bound flights were cancelled on Sunday from Kerala's Kochi and Calicut airports, including five Akasa Air flights out of Kochi.
Following the deadly strikes, Yemen's Houthi rebels warned airlines and travelers against using Saudi airports and airspace, declaring them an active theatre of operations while exempting Mecca and Medina. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise extreme caution and stay indoors unless necessary.
