Houthis strike Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles and drones
Houthi rebels say they hit a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh. They used ballistic missiles and drones in retaliation for Saudi strikes.
Houthi fighters in Yemen say they struck a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh. Ballistic missiles and drones were used in retaliation for Saudi strikes on Yemen.
A witness reported seeing a large plume of smoke and fire near the site on Saturday. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the attack.
Aramco did not immediately respond for comment. The reported strike marks an increase in attacks on Saudi cities and energy facilities by the Iran-aligned rebels.
The Houthis said last week they also targeted Aramco facilities in Yanbu with missiles and drones. This is part of a broader campaign of fighting with Saudi Arabia.
- Riyadh
- Target location
- Ballistic missiles and drones
- Weapons used
- Yanbu facilities
- Prior Aramco target
- Six, headed toward Taif and Yanbu
- Intercepted Houthi missiles
Why it mattersAttacks on major oil facilities raise concerns about global energy supply. They also raise concerns about conflict and tension between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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