Saudi Aramco building in Dhahran targeted, fire contained
An administrative building belonging to the oil company caught fire after being targeted on Tuesday, with no casualties reported.
At a glance
- An Aramco administrative building in Dhahran caught fire after being targeted on 13 October
- No casualties were reported, according to the Ministry of Energy
- Coalition air defenses said they intercepted a ballistic missile and three drones in separate incidents
An administrative building operated by Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, in the Eastern Province, was targeted on Tuesday evening, resulting in a limited fire, according to the Ministry of Energy. Authorities responded immediately and confirmed no injuries or deaths occurred.
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Dhahran, with debris falling in a residential area. The coalition also reported intercepting another ballistic missile aimed at a facility in Al-Ahsa Governorate and three drones north of Riyadh.
Why it matters
The incidents reflect ongoing security concerns in Saudi Arabia's oil-producing Eastern Province, a strategically important region for global energy supplies.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestAramco building targeted in Dhahran, no casualties reported
- Saudi GazetteAramco building targeted in Dhahran, no casualties reported
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