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  1. One Indian national killed, two others injured in Dammam.
  2. Indian Embassy confirmed casualties, contacting affected families.
  3. Attack comes amid Saudi Arabia's conflict with Houthi rebels.

An Indian national was killed and two others were injured in an attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Thursday. This comes after two people died and eight others were injured in an attack targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening. The attack comes amid Saudi Arabia's military tensions with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh said Saudi authorities have informed it about the casualties in the attack on Wednesday night.

"One Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured," the embassy said in a social media post.

The embassy stated that it is ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured," it said.

The attack comes amid escalating drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's airports, energy installations, and other critical infrastructure, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels having been involved in a prolonged campaign against the kingdom.

However, Saudi authorities have not publicly identified those responsible for the Dammam airport attack.

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The latest series of attacks follows a drone strike targeting Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield on Wednesday, in which an Indian national was injured.

According to the Saudi Ministry of Energy, air defenses intercepted the drone, but falling shrapnel killed two residents, a Filipino and a Nepali national and injured two others, including the Indian national. The other injured person was a Pakistani national.

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"Air defences thwarted an attempt to target the Shaybah field, with two deaths and two injuries among residents resulting from shrapnel falling after the interception"

Earlier this month, another Indian national was killed and several others were injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

MEA Condemns Attacks On Saudi Arabia

India has strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which recently involved targeted strikes on King Fahd International Airport and Aramco’s Shaybah oil field, while expressing hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest.

The Ministry of External Affairs said, "We strongly condemn the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on October 21. These attacks have unfortunately resulted in civilian deaths and injuries."

The MEA stated that one Indian national tragically lost their life and two others were injured in the attack on Dammam airport, while another Indian citizen was injured in the attack on the Shaybah oil field. The ministry offered condolences to the family of the deceased person and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.

The MEA added, "We also reiterate that the attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately. We stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest."

Meanwhile, The Indian Embassy has issued advisories urging Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, follow instructions issued by local authorities, and take shelter indoors during aerial attacks.

It has also cautioned them against filming or sharing images and videos of drone or missile interceptions and their impact sites, warning of possible legal consequences under Saudi law.

Saudi Arabia hosts 2.74 million Indian nationals, who work across various sectors and form a significant link between the two countries.


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