Explosions Heard In Saudi Capital Riyadh As Air Defence Alerts Issued Amid Houthi Drone Threat
Riyadh: Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh early Saturday. Local residents received air defence alerts via mobile apps. ⚡️ ⚠️ Yemen has bombed Riyadh tonight, the capital of Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/rLxkjBzqRT — #Inside_News (@insider_der) September 19, 2026 The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later issued a statement on X saying the danger has passed in Riyadh and Al-Kharj…
Riyadh experienced explosions and received air defense alerts early Saturday, with Yemen reportedly bombing the Saudi capital that night. The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later confirmed the danger had passed in Riyadh and Al-Kharj, urging residents to follow instructions and avoid gathering or filming. On Thursday, one person was killed and two others injured when debris from an intercepted Houthis drone fell in Taif, causing material damage to buildings and vehicles.
Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen, killing at least one person and injuring another in the city of Abs, destroying four vehicles, and damaging a house. No immediate comment from Saudi authorities was provided on the reported strikes.
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