Saudis confirm US embassy in Riyadh hit by two drones, sparking fire
Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry has confirmed on social media that the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones, according to initial estimates, and caused a limited fire and minor material damage to the building.
A loud blast was heard and flames seen at the embassy early on Tuesday morning, reports said. Black smoke was seen rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, which houses foreign missions.
Reuters quoted two people as saying there were no reported injuries, given the building was empty in the early morning hours.
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