Tragedy in Al-Kharj: Indian Casualty in Saudi Projectile Strike

A military projectile hit a residential area in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj, killing two people, including an Indian national, and injuring 12. The strike targeted civilian areas, causing material damage and raising concerns about violations of international law amid escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.

An Indian national was among two people killed when a military projectile struck a residential area in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj Governorate on Sunday. The incident caused injuries to 12 others, all Bangladeshi residents, according to Saudi Civil Defence.

The projectile landed in a residential compound belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company, resulting in significant material damage. The identities of the victims have not been released as of yet, reported Al-Arabiya news network.

Saudi authorities emphasized that targeting civilian areas is a breach of international humanitarian law. This attack occurs amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, as the US and Israel initiate coordinated actions against Iran, inciting further unrest in the region.