Houthis target Saudi Aramco compound, limited fire reported
A ballistic missile attack by Houthi rebels struck a Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, causing a limited fire but no casualties. This incident is part of a broader escalation of missile and drone strikes targeting various Saudi locations, including Riyadh.
Why it matters
The attack on critical energy infrastructure highlights the ongoing regional instability and the persistent security threat posed by Houthi forces to global oil supply chains.
Saudi Aramco’s administrative building in Dhahran was hit in a missile attack that triggered a limited fire, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said on Wednesday, as the kingdom faced a fresh wave of Houthi missile and drone attacks.No casualties were reported in the incident, while Saudi authorities said they had intercepted missiles and drones targeting several parts of the country.A company source told Reuters that a ballistic missile struck the Aramco headquarters complex, damaging the top three floors of an office tower.
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