Saudi Aramco building targeted in Riyadh; no casualties reported
A building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack on Sunday, November 8, causing limited damage but no injuries or fatalities, according to an official source at the Ministry of Energy. The source said the attack targeted an administrative building affiliated with the oil giant in the Saudi capital. Falling debris caused damage to the building, but no casualties…
On Sunday, November 8, an attempted attack targeted a building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The attack caused limited damage, but no casualties were reported. Multiple loud booms were heard throughout the city, leading witnesses to confirm that the Aramco tower in the area sustained damage.
Shattered glass and damage to the building's facade were visible from multiple floors. Saudi Arabia's coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis reported intercepting and destroying two ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh. Civil Defence issued warnings about the danger passing and advised residents to avoid affected areas. The incident occurred following renewed tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with the King Abdullah Financial District serving as a major business and commercial hub.
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