Houthi strike damages Aramco building in Riyadh financial district

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.
Sources
- Le Figaro — Arabie saoudite : le quartier financier de Riyad frappé, le bâtiment d’Aramco endommagé
- Le Monde — Arabie saoudite : le quartier financier de Riyad attaqué ; deux missiles balistiques interceptés
- La Tribune — Arabie saoudite : le quartier financier de Riyad attaqué, la tour du géant pétrolier Aramco endommagée
- BBC News — Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes
- Libération — Escalade du conflit entre l’Arabie Saoudite et les Houthis : le quartier d’affaires de Riyad touché par des frappes
Earlier coverage
- Nov 9, 2026, 09:30 PM UTCSaudi Arabia intercepts missiles over Riyadh as Houthi attack damages Aramco tower