King Khalid Airport Terminal 4 hit by unidentified projectile; fire reported
King Khalid Airport Terminal 4 was targeted by an unidentified projectile, according to the Saudi-led coalition, as another security incident hit Riyadh’s main international airport.
The coalition said the projectile struck Terminal 4 at King Khalid International Airport, triggering a fire at the site.
Authorities said the fire resulting from the attack was being handled directly by the competent emergency teams on the ground.
The exact type and origin of the projectile were not immediately identified.
Emergency crews respond at Terminal 4
Fire and emergency teams were deployed to the affected area while authorities assessed the damage and worked to secure the terminal.
The latest incident comes after the deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people and injured more than 300, according to Saudi authorities.
Flight operations in Riyadh have faced repeated disruption, with cancellations, delays and diversions affecting hundreds of services.
The situation at King Khalid Airport Terminal 4 remains under assessment as additional official information is awaited.
