The Houthis of Yemen, who are supported by Iran, announced on Saturday that they attacked the Aramco facilities located in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, using ballistic missiles and drones. This group emphasized that the attack was carried out in retaliation for Saudi attacks on the city of Sana'a and other provinces of Yemen.
Details of the Attack on Aramco Facilities
Eyewitnesses near the Aramco facilities in Riyadh reported seeing large smoke and fire in the area. However, Saudi officials have not yet released any confirmation regarding the occurrence of this attack, and Aramco has also not responded to media requests for comment.
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This attack occurred at a time when tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have increased, and this group has intensified its attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure. The Houthis also announced last week that they targeted the Aramco facilities in Yanbu with missiles and drones.
Consequences and Dimensions of This Attack
In response to these attacks, Saudi Arabia announced that it successfully intercepted six ballistic missiles that the Houthis had fired towards the cities of Taif and Yanbu. However, Saudi officials have not released any reports on the damage inflicted on the Aramco facilities.
These attacks clearly indicate an escalation of hostilities in Yemen and an increase in threats against energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. This situation could lead to increased instability in the region and impact global energy markets. As both sides continue to attack each other, concerns about the humanitarian and economic consequences of this war have also grown.
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