⁠Flames and plumes of smoke ‌were ⁠seen ‌rising near ⁠Riyadh airport this afternoon with flights cancelled and delayed. This as fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels…

An eyewitness said flames and a large plume of black smoke rose near Riyadh airport on Saturday. There was no immediate statement from the Saudi government media office.

A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group.

Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital - the first since the escalation began with the Houthis in July.

Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital - the first since the escalation began with the Houthis in July.

Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital - the first since the escalation began with the Houthis in July.