# Explosions heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia issues air defence alerts

> Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh early Saturday.

- Published: 2026-09-19T04:01:47.128Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T04:01:47.128Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Airstrikes in Abs, Hajjah, Explosions in Riyadh, Houthi group, Interception of hostile drone before entering Mecca airspace, Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence, Saudi airstrikes in northwestern and southwestern Yemen, Taif drone debris incident

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- 2026-09-19T04:01:47.128Z - Telangana Today: [Explosions heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia issues air defence alerts](https://telanganatoday.com/explosions-heard-in-riyadh-as-saudi-arabia-issues-air-defence-alerts)

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