HOUTHIS CLAIM DRONE ATTACK ON SAUDI ARAMCO’S JIZAN REFINERY
Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Jizan refinery in southwestern Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Reuters.
The Houthis said they launched the overnight drone operation against the facility as part of their ongoing military campaign targeting Saudi Arabia and other regional targets.
Saudi authorities confirmed that a fire broke out at the refinery, but said the blaze was subsequently extinguished. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident, according to the available reports.
The latest incident comes after the refinery was reportedly shut down following an earlier Houthi attack on July 27. The facility was said to have remained offline when the latest strike occurred, meaning the reported attack may have affected a site that was already not operating at full capacity.
The incident highlights the continued security risks facing Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure amid ongoing regional tensions and the Houthis’ use of drones and missiles against targets they say are connected to their adversaries.
Saudi authorities have not indicated the extent of any physical damage to the facility, while further details regarding the attack and its impact remain under assessment.
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