Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air-raid alerts in Saudi capital
Authorities also issued warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu, a major industrial port and home to vital oil facilities
TL;DR
- Explosions and flames were seen near Riyadh airport after the government issued air-raid alerts.
- The Saudi civil defense force sent alerts to residents in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Yanbu.
- The UN Security Council condemned continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, which have affected civilian and energy infrastructure.
- The Houthis have recently seized control of strategic Red Sea islands and ports, raising fears of an oil supply crisis.