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17 Pakistanis injured in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, 15 discharged from hospital

17 Pakistanis injured in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, 15 discharged from hospital
File photo: King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh — Photo: courtesy kkia.sa

RIYADH: Seventeen Pakistani citizens, including five women, were injured in two Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

According to Pakistani diplomatic sources, 15 of the injured have been discharged from hospital, while two are still under treatment.

The sources said the first attack, on 10 October, killed 12 people and injured 309. Pakistani citizens were among the victims.

A second attack on the airport took place on 11 October. One Pakistani citizen was killed and 11 people were injured.

The diplomatic sources said the Pakistanis injured in both attacks were given medical aid. Fifteen have recovered and left hospital, while two citizens are still being treated at a hospital in Riyadh. The medical condition of the victims is being monitored.