Saudi Aramco administrative building attacked, limited fire reported
The Houthis have been attacking key Saudi sites in retaliation for the kingdom's backing of government forces in Yemen's reignited civil war.
Riyadh - Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant, suffered damage to its administrative headquarters in Dhahran after an attack on Tuesday night, the Energy Ministry announced on Wednesday. The facility, situated in the eastern city, experienced a limited fire due to the assault, according to the ministry's statement. No injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
An unnamed source familiar with the situation told a company insider that a ballistic missile struck the Aramco headquarters complex in Dhahran, causing significant damage to the office tower. According to the source and other officials aware of the matter, the top three floors of the building were engulfed in flames.
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