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A large column of black smoke and flames was observed near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following overnight explosions reported across parts of the Saudi capital. Visuals from the scene showed thick black smoke rising from behind fuel storage tanks located in the vicinity of the airport facilities.

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Key Details of the Incident

• Emergency Alerts: Prior to the incident, Saudi Civil Defence sent emergency phone alerts overnight warning residents in Riyadh and Al-Kharj of potential aerial attack threats. This was the first such alert issued for Riyadh since military tensions with the Houthis intensified in July. An all-clear notice was subsequently issued on Saturday morning.

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• Houthi Claims: Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for launching attacks against targets in Riyadh, as well as targeting an Aramco facility in the Red Sea industrial port city of Yanbu. Houthi representatives stated the strikes were carried out in retaliation for military operations conducted in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.

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• Impact on Operations: Flight tracking data indicated widespread flight delays and cancellations at King Khalid International Airport as emergency responders worked near the site.

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• Official Reaction: Saudi authorities did not immediately provide official confirmation regarding the specific cause or total extent of the fire near the airport.

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• Broader Context: The strikes follow a sharp escalation in regional cross-border hostilities, including maritime confrontations in the Red Sea and repeated attacks that drew condemnation from the United Nations Security Council.

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