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India confirms casualties and safety of nationals in Saudi and Yemen incidents
India has confirmed that one of its citizens was killed and others injured following attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure. An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam resulted in one Indian death and two injuries. Additionally, a drone strike targeting the Saudi Aramco-operated Shaybah oilfield in the Eastern Province injured another Indian national.
Separately, the Indian Embassy in Yemen reported that 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht involved in an incident near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea are safe. Houthi rebels claimed Saudi forces attacked the vessel, though the Indian government is still working to establish the exact circumstances of the event. The embassy stated the individuals are believed to be located in the Hodeidah region.
Amidst these security incidents, thousands of Indian pilgrims are reportedly stranded in Saudi Arabia after airlines suspended flights due to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi airports. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, describing them as ‘unacceptable’.
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Houthi rebels · India · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Aramco · Yahya Sarea · Yemen
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- [● 5 SOURCES] One Indian national was killed in an attack on Dammam's King Fahd International Airport. asiainfonews.com · odishabytes.com · www.devdiscourse.com · yespunjab.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] An Indian national was injured in a drone attack on the Shaybah oilfield. asiainfonews.com · odishabytes.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Two Indian nationals were injured in the Dammam airport attack. asiainfonews.com · odishabytes.com · www.devdiscourse.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Indian Ministry of External Affairs termed the attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure as ‘unacceptable’. asiainfonews.com · www.devdiscourse.com · yespunjab.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] 14 Indian nationals on a yacht off the Yemen coast are reported safe. novini247.com · www.devdiscourse.com · www.dtnext.in · www.orissapost.com · yespunjab.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 4,000 Indian pilgrims are stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight cancellations.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Indian Embassy is assisting the family of the deceased Dammam airport victim with repatriation. odishabytes.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea claimed Saudi forces attacked an Indian yacht near Zuqar Island. novini247.com · www.devdiscourse.com · www.dtnext.in · www.orissapost.com · yespunjab.com