Ballistic Missile Strike Hits Saudi Aramco Headquarters in Dhahran
A ballistic missile struck a high-rise office building at the headquarters complex of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran on Tuesday evening, damaging the top three floors and sparking a fire, according to a company source cited by Reuters. Explosions were heard near the headquarters of Saudi Aramco in the eastern part of the kingdom, and the Saudi-led coalition announced the destruction of an aerial target over the city, with a spokesperson stating that fragments from the intercepted missile fell into a residential area. A ballistic missile launched by Houthi terrorist groups toward the city of Dhahran was intercepted and destroyed,
coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said in a statement published on X.
Damage to Strategic Oil Infrastructure
The strike hit an administrative tower within the Dhahran complex, which houses the primary operational center managing Saudi Aramco’s vast onshore and offshore oil fields, pipelines, refineries, and export terminals, Reuters reported. The Saudi state news agency SPA, citing an Energy Ministry official, confirmed an administrative building was attacked and noted that authorities responded to a limited fire with no reported casualties. Authorities responded to the incident and took necessary measures, according to the ministry statement, adding that no injuries or deaths were reported.
Injuries and Interceptions Across Riyadh
While the Dhahran strike damaged corporate offices, a separate aerial interception over Riyadh resulted in four injuries and minor damage to 15 homes. A spokesperson for the local Civil Defence told Reuters that debris from two intercepted missiles fell on the Saudi capital, injuring two women, one man, and one child. The Saudi-led coalition stated that air defense systems intercepted multiple drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and the southern regions of the kingdom.
Escalating Retaliatory Attacks Between Coalition Forces and Houthi Rebels
The Houthis stated the campaign responds to Saudi military support for government forces fighting the rebels in Yemen’s renewed civil war. In response, the Saudi-led coalition launched retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi positions in Sanaa, targeting fuel storage facilities allegedly used for military purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which specific buildings were damaged at the Saudi Aramco complex?
A high-rise office building in the Dhahran complex sustained damage to its top three floors, and an administrative building suffered an operational fire, according to Reuters and the Saudi state news agency SPA.
Who claimed responsibility for the missile and drone launches?
Yemeni Houthi rebels launched the ballistic missiles and drones targeting strategic sites in Saudi Arabia.
Were there any casualties reported from the Dhahran facility strike?
No injuries or fatalities were reported at the Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, according to statements released by the Saudi Ministry of Energy and reported by SPA.
How many people were injured during the separate attack on Riyadh?
Four people—including two women, a man, and a child—sustained injuries when debris from two intercepted missiles fell on the Saudi capital, damaging 15 homes, according to the local Civil Defence spokesperson cited by Reuters.
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