Russia Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack
Russia urges all parties to avoid strikes on civilian facilities following the attack.
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- Russia condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
- The strike killed 12 people, including four Saudis and one American.
- Russian officials confirmed no casualties among their citizens.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
The attack, which occurred on Saturday, targeted one of the airport's departure terminals and resulted in 12 deaths and 309 injuries.
Officials from the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the victims included citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Sudan, and the United States.
The Russian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed that no Russian citizens were among the casualties, based on preliminary information.
Russia reiterated its stance that political and diplomatic solutions are the only viable way to resolve regional conflicts.
The ministry emphasized the importance of protecting civilian infrastructure and safeguarding the interests of all countries in the region.
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