Three Saudis killed, several injured in two attacks on Riyadh airport

RIYADH — Three Saudi citizens were killed and several others injured in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced Friday.The authority said the first attack targeted airport facilities, while the second struck a Saudia aircraft.GACA said in a statement emergency response teams and relevant authorities immediately responded to both attacks in accordance with established emergency procedures and contingency plans.The attacks killed three Saudi nationals and injured several citizens and residents of various nationalities, with injuries ranging from minor to serious, the authority said.All injured individuals were promptly transported to hospitals for medical treatment. The attacks also caused material damage to airport facilities and property.GACA said it was continuing to assess the damage in coordination with relevant security authorities and taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of passengers and airport personnel, as well as the security of Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation system.The authority confirmed that airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal.