Houthi drone and missile attacks on Riyadh
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Houthi group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
September 19, 2026
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The Houthi group attacked sensitive sites in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with missiles and drones. Smoke was observed near the city's main airport. The group also claimed to have targeted an Aramco facility.
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