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Houthi missile strikes Saudi Aramco building following coalition attack on Yemen fuel depot
Overview
A missile launched by Yemen's Houthi movement struck an administrative building at Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco in Dhahran, causing a limited fire, following a Saudi-led coalition air strike on a fuel depot near Sanaa. The attacks are part of an escalating conflict involving cross-border missile and drone launches, resulting in injuries and heightened regional tensions.
Key points
- A Houthi missile hit an Aramco building in Dhahran, causing a limited fire and extensive damage to upper floors.
- The strike followed a Saudi-led coalition air strike on the al-Sabaha fuel depot near Sanaa.
- Falling debris from intercepted missiles and drones injured four people in Riyadh and damaged 15 homes.
- The Houthis stated they targeted Aramco facilities and Riyadh's airport in retaliation and warned of further attacks.
- The Saudi-led coalition defended its air strikes by stating the targeted facilities supported Houthi military operations.