Houthis strike Riyadh's King Khalid airport with drones
7 Sep 19 8:07 AM · 4d ago · 63 articles · 1 video · 25 posts · 4 comments · 7 sources · development 7 of 8
For the first time in four years, the Houthis struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with drones, hitting jet fuel tanks and sending a plume of black smoke over the airport, according to Reuters.
“BREAKING: For the first time in four years, Yemen's Houthis have struck Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with drones, hitting the main jet fuel tanks, with flames and a massive plume of black smoke over the airport”
@HormuzLetterHouthi movement (Ansar Allah) Iran-backed rebel group in YemenAbdul-Malik al-Houthi Houthi leaderTurki al-Maliki Saudi-led coalition spokesmanSaudi Arabia (government) Target of the escalating Houthi campaignUnited States Saudi Arabia's main ally and arms supplier
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first by Dawn, 4d ago · also Reuters, Channel News Asia, Al-Monitor, Indian Express, Jerusalem Post, Euronews +9
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- Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat Reuters · 4d ago
- Smoke at Riyadh airport as Saudi capital issues first air raid alert amid renewed Yemen fighting timesofisrael.com · 4d ago
- Flames, black smoke seen near Riyadh airport, eyewitness says Reuters · 4d ago
- Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia warning of aerial attack threat Indian Express · 4d ago
- Flames, black smoke spotted near Riyadh airport, eyewitness reports Jerusalem Post · 4d ago
- Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh's King Khalid airport after overnight air raid alert Euronews · 4d ago
- Smoke and flight delays at Riyadh airport after air raid alert Politico Europe · 4d ago
- Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital BBC · 4d ago
- Saudi Arabia: Plume of black smoke near Riyadh airport Deutsche Welle EN · 4d ago
- Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts in Saudi capital Mastodon · 4d ago
- Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid air raid alerts in Saudi Arabia France 24 EN · 4d ago
- Black smoke, flames rising near Riyadh airport after Saudi authorities issue air raid alert Le Monde EN · 4d ago
- Riyadh airport explosion prompts Saudi Arabia to issue air raid alerts as Houthi fighting escalates Washington Examiner · 4d ago
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first by Al-Monitor, 4d ago · also Middle East Eye, BBC Middle East, BBC, NYT, SCMP, ABC Australia
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- In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital Mastodon · 4d ago
- Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh, Aramco facilities in Yanbu Middle East Eye · 4d ago
- Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport BBC Middle East · 4d ago
- In Significant Escalation, Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Capital NYT · 4d ago
- Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital, after flames seen near Riyadh airport SCMP · 4d ago
- Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital ABC Australia · 4d ago
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first by Middle East Eye, 4d ago · also Times of India, Al-Monitor, RTE News, NDTV
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- Flames, huge plume of black smoke seen near Riyadh airport amid Houthi strikes Times of India · 4d ago
- Black smoke, flames rising near Riyadh airport: residents to AFP Al-Monitor · 4d ago
- Flames and smoke seen near Riyadh airport after warnings RTE News · 4d ago
- Flames Seen Near Riyadh Airport Amid Yemen Fighting, Fuel Tank On Fire: Report NDTV · 4d ago
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BREAKING: For the first time in four years, Yemen's Houthis have struck Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with drones, hitting the main jet fuel tanks, with flames and a massive plume of black smoke over the airport, per Reuters. Saudi Arabia lost its
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Authorities also issued warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu, a major industrial port and home to vital oil facilities
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🔴 BREAKING Air Raid Alerts and Explosions Near Riyadh Airport Explosions were heard and major disruptions reported near Riyadh airport following air raid alerts in the Saudi capital. The incident highlights ongoing security threats and military activity in the region, though specific details regarding the source of the attacks or extent of damage…
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Not completely uncalled for but it wouldn't be for any reason they'd give you. Could argue its none of our business but pretty sure the Iranian government was actively killing a lot of their own citizens. There's a lot more to it but the Iranian government is not an innocent one. Not to say you were suggesting they were though.
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Judging by the smoke, and 2 sources on the ground confirming it, 2 Aramco fuel thanks, north of the RSA were hit and are on fire King Khalid Airport Riyadh, #KSA 🇸🇦
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🔴 BREAKING Saudi Arabia Issues First Air Raid Alerts for Riyadh Amid Houthi Escalation Saudi Arabia issued its first air raid alerts for the capital, Riyadh, following an escalation in Houthi attacks. Residents received all-clear notifications after explosions were reported in the capital, marking a significant intensification of the conflict's…
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Yeah people in the states are delusional if they think anything is changing peacefully. Hundreds of billions of dollars have joined forces to make sure Israel gets what they wants, so none of them see the inside of a jail cell for raping children.
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⚡ NEWS Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Near Riyadh Flames and smoke were observed near Riyadh airport following Houthi rebel attacks, causing flight cancellations. Fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Iran-backed Houthis has killed 48 people recently, as rebels launch missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia after seizing territory in Yemen. 📰…
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Im in Spain right now, 1,83 per liter everywhere I go. Can’t wait to go back home and pay 2,40+ per liter.
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🟠 UPDATE Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday, with an Aramco fuel tank reportedly on fire. Residents heard loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the capital since the latest... 📰 https://www…
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I doubt the US would allow an F35 to fly to China. Too much risk of the Chinese seizing the plane.
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🟠 UPDATE Air Raid Alerts and Explosions Near Riyadh Airport Visual confirmation of a black smoke plume near Riyadh airport following overnight aerial threat warnings. 📰 https://www. dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-plume-o f-black-smoke-near-riyadh-airport/a-79339010?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf # SaudiArabia # Military # Geopolitics # GeoWire
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Emerging: Heavy smoke seen rising from King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with reports of flights disrupted, AFP, Reuters say, citing eyewitnesses https://www. reuters.com/world/middle-east/ flames-black-smoke-seen-near-riyadh-airport-eyewitness-says-2026-09-19/
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# News # WAR https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/sep /19/saudi-arabia-riyadh-airport
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