Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles over Riyadh as Houthi attack damages Aramco tower
Houthi strikes targeting Riyadh's financial district caused minor damage to an Aramco facility after Saudi forces intercepted incoming missiles.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched strikes targeting the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, damaging a building belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco.
According to the Saudi Energy Ministry, coalition forces intercepted incoming ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-aligned group. Falling debris caused "minor damage" to the Aramco facility, with authorities reporting no casualties or injuries. Houthi representatives confirmed the group conducted operations using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones aimed at the Saudi capital's business center.
The strike marks an attack on Saudi Arabia's main financial hub and primary economic infrastructure amid ongoing regional conflict.
Sources: BBC News, La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération.
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- 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