# Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh’s King Khalid airport after overnight air raid alert

https://mins.news/en/item/65538

- euronews, 2026-09-19 13:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/19/flames-and-smoke-spotted-at-riyadhs-king-khalid-airport-after-overnight-air-raid-alert

> Flames and smoke were seen at King Khalid airport in Riyadh after an overnight air raid alert. Saudi Civil Defense warned residents in several parts of the country of possible danger and advised them to stay indoors and away from windows.

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