Houthi strike damages Aramco building in Riyadh financial district

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Posted Nov 10, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-10-0300
Houthi strike damages Aramco building in Riyadh financial district
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A Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District caused minor damage to a Saudi Aramco building, with no casualties reported.

A Houthi missile and drone attack targeted the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, causing minor structural damage to a building belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco.

Saudi coalition forces intercepted incoming ballistic missiles, but falling debris struck the financial hub. The Saudi Energy Ministry confirmed the Aramco facility sustained "minor damage" and reported no casualties or injuries.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, stating they executed operations using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against targets in the Saudi capital's business center. The attack marks a rare direct hit on Saudi Arabia's main economic infrastructure.

Sources: BBC News, La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération.

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