Two killed in attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities say
Two people were killed and eight others injured in an attack on an airport in Dammam. eastern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening, the kingdom's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) says.
TL;DR
- Two people were killed and eight injured in an attack on an airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- Victims included Saudi, Indian, Yemeni, Bangladeshi, and Nepalese nationals.
- The attack occurred on Wednesday evening, following an earlier drone interception over the Eastern Province targeting an Aramco facility.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted four other drones on Wednesday night.
- The Houthis have previously targeted Saudi airports and energy facilities in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes.
- At least 21 people have been killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports since early October.
- The article also details the ongoing civil war in Yemen, including casualties and displacement.