Riyadh International Airport Attacked for the Third Time This Week; Saudi Civil Aviation Authority Says Multiple Injuries

Riyadh — According to Al Jazeera, the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority confirmed on October 10 that King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked that day, causing injuries. This marks the third attack on the airport this week.

A brief statement issued by the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority said the incident caused "multiple injuries," but did not specify the exact number of those hurt or the severity of their injuries. Footage aired by Al Jazeera showed damage inside the terminal.

Saudi officials and relevant media outlets have not disclosed the methods or weapons used in the attack. As of the time of writing, no organization or individual has publicly claimed responsibility for that day's attack or the two other attacks that occurred earlier in the week, and the motive behind the attacks likewise remains a mystery.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh serves as the core hub of Saudi Arabia's air transportation, handling a large volume of international and domestic flight operations. Three consecutive attacks within a single week have brought the effectiveness of the airport's security into public question. Against the backdrop of a lack of information regarding the attackers, any inference about the background of the attacks would amount to mere speculation; what can be confirmed, however, is that those directly affected by the incident are airport staff and passing travelers — who had neither warning of, nor any ability to defend against, the attacks.