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New attack launched on King Khalid International Airport

SAUDI ARABIA - The King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was subject to a new attack on Sunday afternoon,...

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according to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation. Officials said the attack resulted in injuries and assessments of the damage were ongoing in coordination with relevant authorities. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, said on social media that an "unknown projectile" had struck Passenger Hall No. 4 at King Khalid International Airport. "A fire resulting from the attack is being directly handled by the competent authorities at the site," Al-Maliki said.

1 dead, 11 injured in attack
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday killed one Pakistani national and injured 11 others. The authority said the injured were "immediately transferred to hospital to receive medical care." The attacks also resulted in material damage, which is currently being assessed, the authority added. (ABCnews)