UK nationals have been told to stay away from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following missile strikes that officials say left at least 12 dead and hundreds injured.
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Key facts
- UK nationals have been advised to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- Missile strikes were reported at the airport.
- At least 12 people have been killed, according to officials.
- Hundreds of people have been injured, officials said.
UK nationals have been told to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after missile strikes were reported at the site, according to Sky News.
At least 12 people have been killed and hundreds injured in the strikes on the airport, officials have said, as reported by Sky News.
The advisory directed at UK nationals urges them to stay away from the airport in the wake of the attack. No further details on the scope of the strikes or the response were provided in the sources available.
Officials have confirmed the casualty figures, though the sources do not specify who carried out the strikes or the full extent of the damage to the airport facilities.
King Khalid International Airport is one of Saudi Arabia’s main aviation hubs, serving the capital, Riyadh. The sources do not detail the current operational status of the airport following the strikes.
As of the latest reporting, the situation remains developing, and the sources do not provide information on any evacuation measures or travel disruptions beyond the advisory to avoid the airport.
Why it matters
Missile strikes on a major international airport serving a capital city raise serious concerns for traveller safety and regional stability. For UK nationals in or travelling to Saudi Arabia, official advisories to avoid the airport signal potential disruption and ongoing risk.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport should UK nationals avoid?
UK nationals have been told to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to Sky News.
How many people were killed or injured?
Officials said at least 12 people were killed and hundreds injured in the missile strikes, as reported by Sky News.
Where is the airport located?
King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Timeline
- UK nationals told to avoid Saudi Arabia airport after missile strikes 'leave many wounded'
Sky News: UK nationals have been told to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after missiles strikes were reported.
- At least 12 killed and hundreds injured in Saudi Arabia airport missile strikes
Sky News: At least 12 have been killed and hundreds injured in strikes on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, officials have said.