Saudi ‘Tornado’ Crashes, Crew Survives

A Tornado fighter jet. SPA
A Tornado fighter jet. SPA
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Saudi ‘Tornado’ Crashes, Crew Survives

A Tornado fighter jet. SPA
A Tornado fighter jet. SPA

A Tornado fighter jet has crashed during a training mission in the Eastern Province and its crew survived, the Saudi Defense Ministry has said.

The incident took place at 3:44 pm Monday during a routine mission in the training area of the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran.

No one on the ground was injured and the crew survived, the ministry said.

An investigation into the incident has been launched, it added.



24th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. SPA
The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. SPA
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24th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Lebanon

The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. SPA
The plane carried food, shelter, and medical supplies. SPA

The 24th Saudi relief plane operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived in Lebanon from King Khalid International Airport, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.

The assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's historic role in supporting the Lebanese people in times of crisis.