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At least 12 killed and 300 injured in attack near Riyadh airport
At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured in an attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
The attack came amid fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran.
Saudi Arabia supports Yemen’s government, which the Houthis are fighting.
The Riyadh airport was temporarily closed, and airlines canceled some flights to and from the city.
Several countries advised their citizens not to travel through the airport.
The Six Kings Slam tennis event is due to take place at an arena about 40 kilometres from the airport, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among the players announced.
Officials said the casualty count could rise, and the article gives no update on whether the event will go ahead.
At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured in a new attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Marca reported.
Several of the injured were in critical condition, and officials said the toll was not final.
The attack occurred without warning and no alert was issued through Saudi Arabia’s threat-warning system.
The report said the attack came amid fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, but did not say who carried it out.
Flights to and from Riyadh were cancelled and the airport was temporarily closed.
- Who
- At least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured.
- What
- A new attack was reported in Riyadh. The toll was described as preliminary.
- When
- Saturday, according to the article.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated. The report places the attack amid the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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A missile attack on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh caused deaths, according to the article.
A new attack in Riyadh killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300.
The Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament is scheduled to take place at ABN Arena, about 40 kilometres from the airport.
- Deaths
- At least 12
- Injuries
- More than 300
- Airport
- King Khalid Airport, Riyadh
- Venue
- ABN Arena, about 40 kilometres from the airport
- Tournament
- Six Kings Slam is scheduled for the coming days
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