Attack targets King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
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The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that an attack targeted King Fahd International Airport in the city of Dammam, in the Eastern Province. This incident has triggered a state of security and service alert within the airport to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.
According to official statements issued by the relevant authorities, the attack resulted in one death and left eight others with varying injuries. The injured were immediately transported to nearby hospitals to receive the necessary medical care, where medical teams are working to provide them with full support.
Following the incident, security authorities implemented strict precautionary measures in the vicinity of the airport to ensure the security and safety of vital facilities. Competent authorities have also launched extensive investigations to determine the details of the attack, uncover the circumstances surrounding it, and identify the parties behind it.
Saudi authorities reaffirm their full commitment to protecting the security of citizens, residents, and travelers across all airports in the Kingdom. It is expected that official entities will issue further updates regarding the progress of the investigations and the condition of the injured in the coming hours.
Sources: شبكة تواصل الإخبارية
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