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Saudi Arabia: Explosions/remote violence in Riyadh
In the capital of Saudi Arabia, an emergency incident was recorded at the facilities of energy giant Saudi Aramco, accompanied by ignition and thick smoke. The incident led to a temporary suspension of work and disruptions in the schedule of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where massive delays and cancellations of flights began. According to eyewitnesses and regional media, the fire broke out in the area of Aramco's fuel infrastructure. Against the backdrop of reports about the incident, aviation services were forced to limit the operation of the capital's airport. Official authorities of Saudi Arabia and representatives of Saudi Aramco have not yet made detailed comments regarding the causes of the fire and the nature of the damage.
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