In a escalating surge of regional security threats, a missile strike hit King Fahd International Airport in the eastern Saudi city of Dammam, leaving 1 person dead and at least 8 others injured. Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera, citing Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), confirmed the casualties.
In an official statement, Saudi aviation authorities noted that the injured individuals were immediately rushed to local medical centers, with several currently listed in critical condition.
Drone Strike on Aramco Oil Installation: Shortly after the airport strike, Saudi air defense systems intercepted an attack drone targeting a key facility belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco. However, falling debris and subsequent explosions killed 2 individuals, as confirmed by the Saudi Ministry of Energy.
Preceding Escalation at Riyadh Airport: The strike follows a deadly offensive on October 10 at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, where a missile attack claimed 12 lives and wounded over 300. A follow-up strike on October 11 left 1 additional person dead and 11 injured.
US Evacuation Directive for Diplomatic Personnel: Amid relentless missile and drone barrages attributed to Houthi forces, the US Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency diplomatic personnel and family members from Saudi Arabia. According to Reuters, Washington is also preparing similar evacuation protocols for US diplomatic missions across select Middle Eastern nations.
