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At a glance
The attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport resulted in at least 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, according to Saudi authorities
What the briefing reports
Houthi fighters have struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 300, as confirmed by Saudi authorities. The attack involved a ballistic missile strike by Houthi fighters on the airport. The victims of the attack include four Saudi citizens, as well as nationals from several other countries, including Bangladesh, Palestine, the US, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Sudan, with some of the injured reported to be in critical condition.
The incident is expected to increase pressure on Saudi allies, including the US, to provide military support to the kingdom, although the exact consequences and responses are still uncertain and depend on various factors. The attack is the latest in a series on the airport.
The attack resulted in significant casualties, with many injured in critical condition. The response to the attack is still unfolding, with potential implications for Saudi-US relations.
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