Second warning issued in Riyadh within hours amid attacks
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued multiple early warnings for Riyadh and other regions following reports of ballistic missile and drone attacks. While the danger passed, authorities urged residents to follow safety protocols and avoid sharing footage of the incidents.
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The ongoing security threats in the region highlight persistent geopolitical tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces in Yemen.
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence on Saturday morning, September 19, issued a second warning over potential danger in Riyadh and Al-Kharj Governorate through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies. The danger in those areas later passed. The authority had earlier issued a warning for Riyadh and Al-Kharj Governorate, before issuing the latest alert. In a statement on X, the Civil Defence urged residents to follow official safety instructions and avoid gatherings and filming. https://twitter.com/SaudiDCD/status/2101134392282259588 For their safety, residents were urged to remain calm, follow official Civil Defence instructions and move to a safe place. They were also advised to avoid gatherings and filming. Civil Defence said people should call 998 in case of an emergency. https://twitter.com/SaudiDCD/status/2101098803189473677 Flight-tracking data showed flights bound for Riyadh International Airport being diverted or placed on hold amid a recent wave of ballistic missiles reportedly fired by Ansarallah towards targets near the Saudi capital.
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