Black smoke reported near Riyadh as air raid alerts sound across Saudi Arabia
Flames and smoke were seen near Riyadh airport with flights cancelled as fighting between Saudi-backed and Iran-backed forces in Yemen intensifies.
Plumes of smoke rose near Riyadh airport this afternoon, prompting flight cancellations and delays, according to France 24. The incident occurred as air raid alerts sounded across the Saudi capital.
The development comes as fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed 48 people in recent hours, France 24 reported. The Houthis staged a lightning offensive this month, seizing territory in Yemen and launching missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia.
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- Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid air raid alerts in Saudi Arabia — France 24 — English
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