Military projectile hits residential site in Al-Kharj, two killed and 12 injured

RIYADH — Saudi Civil Defense said a military projectile struck a residential site belonging to a maintenance and cleaning company in Al-Kharj on Sunday, leaving two people dead and 12 others injured.

Civil Defense said the incident occurred when the projectile fell on the residential compound, causing material damage and prompting an immediate response from emergency teams.

Authorities said the two fatalities were Bangladeshi nationals, while the injured included 11 Bangladeshis and one Indian resident.

Emergency crews responded quickly to the site and implemented the approved procedures for dealing with such incidents.

The Civil Defense spokesperson stressed that attempts to target civilian facilities constitute a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.