# Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid Saudi air raid alerts

https://mins.news/en/video/65601

- France 24 English, 2026-09-19 15:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i1wHF6TEBc

> Flames and thick smoke rose near Riyadh airport, prompting flight cancellations and delays. The developments come as fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed 48 people in recent hours. The Houthis launched a rapid offensive this month, taking large parts of Yemen and firing missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia.

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