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Yemeni rebels known as the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, using drones and projectiles. The strikes occurred several hours after residents reported seeing fire and thick clouds of black smoke near the airport. According to reports, the attack targeted sensitive locations within the Saudi capital, though the exact targets were not specified by the rebels. The Houthis also stated that they had attacked an Aramco facility in the Black Sea port city of Yanbu, which serves as a key hub for Saudi oil exports. The attacks came as a response to a strike against Sana, the capital of Yemen, according to the rebels. Saudi authorities did not issue immediate comments on the fires or nighttime warnings issued around Riyadh due to the escalation of Houthi attacks. The Saudi Civil Defense sent phone alerts during the night warning of potential threats from aerial attacks in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital. These warnings were followed by a morning announcement confirming there was no danger. A Reuters correspondent in the Olaya district of Riyadh heard explosions before being informed that the threat had passed. This marks the first such warnings in Riyadh this year since the start of the US-Iran war, although they are the first since the escalation of hostilities with the Houthis in July. The Houthis, who control the most populated areas of Yemen and much of the country’s coastline, have been attacking Saudi Arabia since declaring a maritime blockade against Riyadh. Their attacks also target Saudi vessels in the Red Sea. Targets include Saudi cities, energy infrastructure, and maritime traffic. These attacks have introduced new risks to global oil reserves and posed a threat to the primary alternative route through the Red Sea for oil exports from the Persian Gulf, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains under blockade. The attacks near the airport caused significant concern, with witnesses describing large columns of black smoke rising above the area. Footage from Reuters showed a massive plume of smoke, with highways leading to the airport, the main building, and other structures visible in the foreground. At one point, flames could be seen emerging from fuel storage tanks. Despite the intensity of the attack, Saudi officials remained silent on the incident, offering no immediate confirmation or denial of the Houthis' claims. The situation has intensified in recent weeks, with the Houthis continuing their campaign against Saudi interests. This latest strike highlights the ongoing conflict between the rebels and Saudi forces, which have been supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia. The attacks underscore the growing instability in the region and the continued impact on international energy markets.