Flames, huge plume of black smoke seen near Riyadh airport amid Houthi strikes
A fire and black smoke were observed near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following reported Houthi strikes. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia have global implications for energy security and regional stability in the Middle East.
Flames and a large plume of black smoke were seen rising near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, following reported Houthi strikes, according to an eyewitness.Reuters images showed smoke rising from a fuel storage depot at the airport in the aftermath of the strikes.The cause and extent of the fire near the airport were not immediately clear.
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