Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi alerts

Thick smoke and flames were visible near Riyadh main airport following overnight aerial attack warnings. The incident comes amid escalating Houthi strikes targeting Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.

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Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

Black smoke rose near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after explosions rocked the capital, threatening energy supplies from Saudi Arabia. The alerts follow a sharp military escalation by Yemen's Houthi movement. Global energy markets face renewed pressure as Red Sea transit routes remain at risk.

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