Fire breaks out at Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia following an attack
Amid ongoing clashes between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition, a limited fire broke out at an Aramco facility in the Eastern Province.
The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that a limited fire broke out at the administrative building of the giant oil facility Aramco in the Eastern Province following an attack. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Fire Breaks Out at Aramco Facility
According to a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Energy, a limited fire broke out after an attack at the administrative building of Aramco, one of the world's largest oil facilities located in the country's Eastern Province.
Authorities stated that no injuries were reported from this incident at the facility.
Missile and Drone Attacks
The attack occurred at a time when clashes between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi coalition forces intensified with mutual moves on Tuesday night.
The Saudi coalition issued successive warnings regarding missile threats directed at the capital Riyadh and the Eastern Province, a major oil-producing region.
Debris Falling in Riyadh
Saudi Civil Defense units announced that debris from two Houthi missiles intercepted in the air fell into residential areas in Riyadh.
It was noted that as a result of this fall, four people were injured and material damage occurred in fifteen homes.
Airstrikes Carried Out in Sanaa
In the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, the Saudi-led coalition forces carried out new airstrikes.
Prior to the attacks, the coalition spokesperson had called for evacuations for the safety of local residents, and city residents reported hearing loud explosion sounds.
Flight Cancellations and Aviation Sector
In line with potential new attack threats and guidance from insurance companies and government officials, airlines moved their aircraft away from Riyadh.
It was reported that thousands of flights for departures across Saudi Arabia have been canceled or listed as unoperable since October.
Regional Conflicts and Casualties
The Yemeni Interior Ministry announced that six people lost their lives in attacks organized by the Houthis in the southwestern city of Taiz.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that the ongoing conflicts have led to large-scale population movements and increasing shortages of food and other supplies.