Death Toll From Riyadh Airport Attack Rises To 13

ISTANBUL, Oct 12 (NNN-Anadolu) -- The death toll from Saturday's Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, rose to 13 after an Indian national succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the Indian Embassy.

In a statement on Facebook, the embassy said an Indian citizen injured in the Oct 10 attack "has unfortunately lost his life today."

The embassy expressed condolences to the victim's family and said it was in contact with them.

It also pledged full support to ensure the prompt repatriation of his remains to India.

Saudi authorities said earlier that the attack on the airport had killed 12 people and injured 309 others.

--NNN-ANADOLU