Dammam Airport Attack: Indian And Saudi Nationals Among Those Killed
Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Thursday, October 22, confirmed that death toll has risen to two as Houthis attacked Dammam International Airport that took place on Wednesday.
The deceased includes a Saudi national and an Indian resident. The attack has left at least eight people wounded. Notably, two people were killed earlier the day after Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted a drone that was attempting to hit a facility at Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield.
Read Also: Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike On Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Says At Least 3 Killed
As the conflict intensifies between Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government, a series of attacks and counterattacks have been taking place in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Last week, a Houthi missile on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport claimed at least 12 lives and over 300 injuries.
The US has ordered diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Houthi attacks. Reports say that several wealthy businessman are also leaving the country amid the Houthis threat, skyrocketing flight prices. The US embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday about possible further attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia.
