Debris from an Iranian missile fell in a residential area east of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing two people, including an Indian, and injuring 12 others. Authorities are investigating the incident and assessing further safety measures.
Indian Among 2 Killed in Riyadh Projectile Strike (Image Source: Internet)
Al‑Kharj: A military projectile that struck a residential compound in the Saudi Arabian city of Al‑Kharj, southeast of Riyadh, has killed two foreign workers and wounded 12 others, Saudi authorities confirmed on Sunday. One of the deceased was an Indian national, with the other a Bangladeshi citizen, highlighting the growing toll on civilians amid escalating regional violence, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
According to the Saudi Civil Defense, the military projectile fell on a housing site belonging to workers from a maintenance and cleaning company in Al‑Kharj governorate. Rescue teams responded swiftly to the scene, where buildings sustained structural damage.
The victims included foreign residents who were part of the expatriate workforce; authorities reported that all 12 injured individuals were Bangladeshi, and they were taken to local hospitals for medical treatment.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of intensified regional tensions tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had earlier announced attacks on radar systems and other targets in the Gulf region, including areas around Saudi Arabia, as part of retaliatory actions in the wider war.
While Saudi Arabia has not officially attributed the strike directly to any party, the broader regional clashes have seen missiles and drones launched toward Gulf states, sometimes impacting civilian areas despite defenses. Gulf nations have repeatedly condemned such strikes, stressing that attacks on civilian locations are clear violations of international humanitarian norms.
The death of foreign workers — including the Indian national — underscores the vulnerability of civilian populations in areas adjacent to military targets. Embassies and governments have been monitoring the situation closely, with foreign ministries expected to issue statements and offer consular support to affected families.
The strike in Al‑Kharj marks one of the more serious incidents involving casualties among civilians in Saudi Arabia since the wider Middle East conflict escalated earlier this year, contributing to rising concerns about regional stability and the protection of non‑combatants.
