Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital, after flames seen near Riyadh airport
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Houthi militants have announced coordinated strikes targeting strategic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia's capital region, with witnesses reporting fires detected near Riyadh airport. The group claims responsibility for assaults on multiple high-value objectives, including petroleum facilities operated by Saudi Aramco in Yanbu along the Red Sea coast. These incidents mark an escalation in regional tensions and represent a significant security concern for critical energy infrastructure in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital, after flames seen near Riyadh airport
The militants say they targeted ‘sensitive’ sites, along with an Aramco facility in the Red Sea city of Yanbu.
