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Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital

An air attack set a fuel depot ablaze at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incident followed air raid alerts issued for the capital. Saudi civil defence has since issued an all-clear for the city. Reports of smoke and flames near the airport coincided with these alerts as the capital remained on edge due to the ongoing conflict with Houthi forces.

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  • ✓ Air raid alerts were issued for Riyadh.
  • ✓ Smoke and flames were reported near the Riyadh airport.
  • ✓ Saudi civil defence issued an all-clear for the capital.
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Reports now specify that the air attack targeted and ignited a fuel depot at the Riyadh airport.

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  1. Air attack targets fuel depot at Riyadh airport

    An air attack set a fuel depot ablaze at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incident followed air raid alerts issued for the capital. Saudi civil defence has since issued an all-clear for the city. Reports of smoke and flames near the airport coincided with these alerts as the capital remained on edge due to the ongoing conflict with Houthi forces.

    Why it matters

    Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. The region is currently experiencing conflict with Houthi forces. This attack targets critical energy infrastructure at a primary transport hub.

    What is confirmed

    • Air raid alerts were issued for Riyadh.
    • Smoke and flames were reported near the Riyadh airport.
    • Saudi civil defence issued an all-clear for the capital.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Explosions occurred in the Saudi capital amid conflict with Houthis.

    What to watch next

    • Official casualty or damage assessments from Saudi authorities
    • Statements from Houthi forces claiming responsibility
    • Further air raid alerts in the Riyadh region
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Reuters — Saudi civil defence sends all-clear after alerts issued for capital Riyadh
    2. bbc.com — Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
    3. The New York Times — Reported Explosions Put Saudi Capital on Edge Amid Conflict With Houthis
    4. WSJ — Air Attack Sets Fuel Depot Ablaze at Airport in Saudi Capital
    5. CNBC — Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies
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