A witness reported a large column of smoke and flames near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, with the cause unconfirmed. The incident follows a sharp escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, including missile and drone attacks the Houthis claimed against Aramco sites in Yanbu last week.
A large column of smoke and flames was reportedly visible near an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, raising concerns over the security of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure. The sighting comes as tensions between Riyadh and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement intensify.
According to a Reuters report that cited a witness, the plume could be seen rising near the facility. However, the cause of the fire was not immediately clear, and there was no immediate indication of whether the incident was linked to an attack.
Houthi attacks have targeted Saudi energy sites
The incident follows a sharp escalation in hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, who have increasingly targeted Saudi territory and energy infrastructure. The group has previously used missiles and drones in attacks against Saudi targets.
Last week, the Houthis said they had launched missile and drone attacks against Aramco facilities in Yanbu, a major industrial and oil hub on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Saudi authorities said they had intercepted six ballistic missiles launched toward the Taif and Yanbu areas, but did not report damage to Aramco facilities.
No official confirmation yet
Saudi authorities and Aramco had not issued an immediate statement confirming the fire or providing details about any possible damage or casualties. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Saturday's fire, leaving open whether it was connected to the wider conflict.
Source: Investing.com
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