Riyadh Airport Strike Fatality Count Rises To 13 Following Death Of Indian National

ISTANBUL, Oct 12 – The death toll from the Houthi drone and missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has risen to 13, following the death of an injured Indian national on Sunday.

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed the victim’s passing in an official statement published on social media, expressing deep condolences to the deceased’s family.

“An Indian citizen injured in the Oct 10 attack has unfortunately lost his life today,” the embassy stated, adding that consular officers are in direct contact with the family to facilitate the prompt repatriation of his remains to India.

Attack Overview, Revised Fatalities, and International Impact

Saudi civil aviation and security authorities continue to manage the aftermath of the strike on the capital’s principal aviation hub:

• Updated Death Toll: The casualty count now stands at 13 fatalities, with the latest victim joining four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals, and individual citizens from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
• Wounded Casualties: At least 309 individuals sustained injuries during the terminal attack, with emergency medical teams providing ongoing care at hospitals across Riyadh.
• Diplomatic Response: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has pledged a firm military response to the strike, characterizing the direct targeting of airport infrastructure and civilian travelers as a war crime.
• Malaysian Consular Update: Wisma Putra has confirmed that no Malaysian citizens were killed or injured during the attack on King Khalid International Airport or the secondary projectile incident near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Authorities in Riyadh maintain heightened security protocols while monitoring terminal operations and ongoing structural repairs.

–NMT