Smoke and Fire Near Riyadh Airport Amid Houthi Attacks
💡 Why it matters
Disruptions at Riyadh airport and threats to oil facilities in Yanbu could impact global oil prices and regional air travel, escalating a conflict that has already caused a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Thick black smoke and flames from a burning Aramco fuel tank were seen near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, causing hours of flight disruptions. The incident follows air raid alerts across Saudi Arabia, including warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu.
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📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
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The Guardian
Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
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