ISTANBUL, Oct 11 – The Saudi-led coalition operating in Yemen has vowed a firm response after a drone and missile attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh left 12 people dead and 309 others injured.

Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki held the Houthi movement accountable for the Saturday strike, which directly struck one of the main passenger terminal buildings, impacting both international travelers and airport staff.

Al-Maliki characterized the assault as a war crime under international humanitarian law and confirmed that the Joint Forces Command will execute targeted retaliatory measures in compliance with international law.

Casualty Breakdown, Operations Status, and Material Impact

The General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia released preliminary casualty details and operational updates following the incident:

Casualty Breakdown: The 12 fatalities comprise four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshi citizens, and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
Medical Response: A total of 309 individuals sustained injuries—including several in critical condition—and were admitted to local hospitals for emergency treatment.
Flight Operations: Airport flight operations were temporarily suspended on Saturday to assess structural damage and ensure passenger safety before resuming scheduled flights.
Escalating Regional Conflict: The terminal attack follows a series of recent Houthi drone and missile strikes directed against key infrastructure targets and regional airports across Saudi Arabia.

Civil aviation authorities and security teams are continuing on-site damage assessments at King Khalid International Airport.

–NMT

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