Saudi pilot among three killed in Riyadh airport attacks

Summary

• Three Saudi nationals, including a pilot of the national airline Saudia, were killed in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi authorities said on Friday.
• The airline also reported damage to an aircraft at Riyadh airport.
• The latest casualties follow earlier strikes on Riyadh and Abha airports that Saudi authorities said killed three people on Wednesday.

AI Generated Summary

Three Saudi nationals, including a pilot of the national airline Saudia, were killed in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi authorities said on Friday. Several other people were injured, while airport facilities and an aircraft sustained damage.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attacks took place on Thursday. According to its statement, the first strike targeted airport facilities, while the second hit an aircraft operated by Saudia. The injuries ranged from minor to severe.

Authorities said airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal following the incidents.