Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia
World / International
A column of black smoke was seen near Riyadh's international airport after air raid alerts were issued in the Saudi capital. Residents heard explosions, and major issues were reported at King Khalid International Airport. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi targets and announced they had downed a Saudi fighter jet over Yemen.
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