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Houthis Attack Aramco Facility in Riyadh, Raising Concerns Over Saudi Security
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News18•04-10-2026, 08:31
Houthis Attack Aramco Facility in Riyadh, Raising Concerns Over Saudi Security
- •Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have targeted an Aramco facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with ballistic missiles and drones.
- •The Houthis stated the attack was in response to Saudi Arabian assaults in Yemen's capital Sana'a and other areas.
- •Large plumes of smoke and fire were observed rising from an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, according to Reuters.
- •Saudi Arabian authorities and Aramco have not yet officially confirmed the incident or the extent of the damage.
- •The Houthi organization has threatened to intensify attacks on several Saudi Arabian cities and critical energy infrastructure.
Key Questions Answered
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted a facility belonging to the state oil company Aramco in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh.
According to the Houthis, the attacks were carried out in response to military actions and strikes conducted by Saudi Arabia in Yemen's capital, Sana'a, and other areas of the country.
Despite having advanced US-made air defense systems like Patriot and THAAD, the Houthi attacks still reached targets, leaving questions about the security of the infrastructure.
