Two killed, 12 injured after projectile falls on residential site in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Two people were killed and 12 others injured after a military projectile fell on a residential site belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company in Al-Kharj Governorate on Sunday, authorities said.

According to the General Directorate of Civil Defense, the incident resulted in the deaths of two expatriates — one Indian and one Bangladeshi national. Twelve other Bangladeshi residents sustained injuries in the incident.

The directorate said the projectile caused material damage at the residential location, which houses workers of the company.

Authorities stressed that attempts to target civilian objects constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.
Civil Defense teams immediately implemented standard emergency protocols and responded to the scene, the statement added.