Two people were killed and twelve others injured after a military projectile struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia, marking the first reported civilian fatalities inside the kingdom since the wider regional conflict escalated.

Saudi Civil Defense officials said the projectile fell on a housing complex in the Al-Kharj governorate south of Riyadh.

The compound was used by workers employed in maintenance and cleaning companies.

The victims were identified as foreign nationals, one from India and one from Bangladesh, while several others from Bangladesh were among the injured.

Authorities confirmed that emergency teams were dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance and secure the area.

The injured were transported to nearby hospitals, while investigators began examining the circumstances of the strike.

The incident comes as tensions across the Middle East continue to intensify following the outbreak of a broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Since the war began, Iran has launched waves of drones and missiles targeting military and strategic sites across the region, including locations in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

Al-Kharj hosts a major Saudi military installation where foreign troops, including personnel linked to American operations, are present.

The area has been among the locations repeatedly targeted during recent retaliatory attacks linked to the expanding confrontation.

Saudi air defense systems have intercepted numerous incoming drones and missiles during the conflict, preventing many from reaching populated areas.

Despite these defenses, officials said the projectile that landed in the residential compound caused casualties among civilian workers.

Regional governments have warned that the conflict is increasingly affecting civilian infrastructure and populations.

Several Gulf states have reported attempted strikes on energy facilities, military bases and urban areas as the war continues to widen.

The deaths in Al-Kharj underscore the growing risks facing foreign workers and civilians living near strategic facilities in the Gulf region.

Millions of expatriates live and work in Saudi Arabia, many employed in maintenance, construction and service sectors that support both civilian and military installations.

Saudi authorities have reiterated their commitment to defending the kingdom’s territory and protecting residents as missile and drone threats persist across the region.