Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
Yemen's Houthis say they have attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh with missiles and drones, hours after flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near the city's main airport.
Smoke and flames were observed near Riyadh's international airport as Yemen's Houthis claimed to have attacked sensitive sites in the Saudi capital. Saudi Arabia had previously sent alerts warning of potential danger around Riyadh, but has not yet confirmed the Houthis' claims. The Iran-backed Houthis have been launching attacks against Saudi cities, energy infrastructure, and shipping, which poses a threat to global oil supplies.
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