Houthi Attack Targets Riyadh Airport Fuel Depot, Causing Disruptions
A large plume of black smoke rose from a fuel storage depot near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, following air raid alerts. Explosions were heard, and firefighters battled flames at a burning Aramco-branded fuel tank. The Houthi group in Yemen is believed responsible for the attack, which led to significant flight delays and cancellations at the airport. Operations have since resumed with continued disruptions, and the UN Security Council has condemned the Houthi attacks.
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