Large Black Smoke Plume Rises Near Riyadh Airport Amid Houthi Tensions
· World · India Today, BBC News, NDTV
A large column of black smoke and flames was sighted near Riyadh's international airport on Saturday following air raid alerts across the Saudi capital. Residents reported hearing a series of explosions, while flight-tracking website FlightRadar24 and the BBC noted significant disruptions and delays at King Khalid International Airport. An AFP journalist at the scene observed firefighters attempting to extinguish a burning fuel tank belonging to Saudi state oil and gas company Aramco. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions involving Houthi activities. The exact cause of the fire and explosions remains unconfirmed, and Saudi authorities have not yet issued an official explanation.
Why it matters
Air traffic disruptions at Riyadh airport and potential threats to energy infrastructure impact regional security and international transit.
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