Suspected Houthi attack damages Aramco tower in Riyadh
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 12:20 · Archive
Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco's building in Riyadh suffered window damage after a suspected Houthi missile attack.
Saudi Arabian state oil company Aramco's building in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris following a suspected Houthi missile attack on Sunday. The kingdom's energy ministry said the Houthis fired two missiles towards Riyadh, which Saudi authorities claimed to have intercepted and destroyed after multiple loud booms were heard in the capital. No injuries or fatalities were reported, but windows across several floors of the 32-storey building suffered damage.
The building is located in the King Abdullah Financial District, marked by towering glass skyscrapers and high-end retail outlets. Targeting the district marks a significant escalation by the Houthis, who have stepped up missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's airports, ports and oil facilities in recent months. The group has not claimed responsibility for the latest attack.
How it is being reported
- Houthi missile damages Saudi Aramco Tower in Riyadh in fresh attackWindows were blown out on several floors of the building owned by a Saudi oil giant, Aramco, in the financial district of the city.Daily Mail · 8 Nov, 17:04
- Suspected Houthi attack damages Aramco tower in Riyadh’s financial districtSaudi authorities said no injuries or fatalities were reportedIndependent World · 8 Nov, 11:18
- Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco building in Riyadh's financial districtA skyscraper belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco was hit by a Houthi-claimed attack on Sunday, blowing out windows across several floors but causing no casualties. The Iran-aligned group has repeatedly targeted Aramco facilities and infrastructure.France 24 · 8 Nov, 08:11
In this story: Saudi Aramco · Houthis · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Yemen
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