Houthi forces launched missile and drone strikes targeting sites near Riyadh’s international airport and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu on September 19. The attack, which sent a large plume of black smoke over the Saudi capital, marked the first air-raid alert in Riyadh since fighting escalated in July 2026. Saudi air defenses intercepted at least one ballistic missile and thwarted additional attack attempts on sites in Bisha, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu. Saudi authorities reported no casualties or significant damage, though a fire at an Aramco fuel depot temporarily disrupted flights. The Houthis framed the strikes as retaliation for Saudi attacks on Sanaa.
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