thick smoke and flames were visible above Riyadh airport on Saturday after Saudi officials dispatched overnight air-raid alerts to citizens regarding potential aerial attacks. The warnings extended beyond the capital to include the cities of Jeddah and Yanbu, the latter being a critical industrial port that houses essential oil infrastructure.
Reports from the scene indicate that explosions were heard throughout the capital, prompting emergency crews to respond. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a fire at a fuel tank bearing the logo of the state-owned oil giant Aramco, which is located in close proximity to King Khalid International Airport.
Just glad the fire crews are on it quickly. Praying for no further escalation tonight.
Aramco infrastructure is always a target. Sad but not surprising given the history here.
Is this linked to the recent regional tensions? The timing feels very specific.
Hope everyone stays safe. These alerts are terrifying when you hear explosions nearby.