Saudi Aramco building in Dhahran attacked, no casualties reported
What Happened
An administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Dhahran was targeted on October 13, causing a limited fire, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said. Authorities responded to the incident and no injuries or fatalities were reported. A company source separately told Reuters that a ballistic missile struck the headquarters complex and damaged the top three floors of an office tower.
Key Takeaways
The attack comes amid escalating exchanges between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis. Reuters reported that the Houthis have intensified missile and drone attacks on Saudi sites, while the Saudi-led coalition has carried out strikes in Yemen.