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Riyadh airport fire and Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi aviation as conflict escalates

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A fire at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport caused major disruptions, with flights canceled and delayed. The incident follows an air raid alert and reports of explosions near the airport.

Smoke was seen rising from fuel tanks near the airport, with firefighters responding to the blaze. The fire occurred after residents reported hearing explosions, prompting authorities to issue alerts.

Houthi militants claim responsibility for attacks on Saudi targets, including Riyadh and Aramco facilities, following a recent escalation in conflict with Saudi forces. The attacks have led to casualties and displacement of over 104,000 people.

The conflict has intensified with Houthi forces seizing territory in Yemen and launching attacks on Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about regional stability and oil supply disruptions.

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  1. the-hindu — ‘Major problems’ at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24 ·
  2. france24 — Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid air raid alerts in Saudi Arabia ·
  3. bbc — Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport ·

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  1. the-hindu: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.
  2. france24: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.
  3. bbc: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.

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