Aramco building damaged in reported Riyadh attack

Conflict · First reported 8 Nov, 08:38 · Updated 08:43

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Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh was targeted, with falling shrapnel causing minor damage and no reported injuries or deaths. The coalition spokesperson said air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles headed toward the city. (745a88c7-8c7d-4336-a410-6a9dc79b9f91)

Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh was targeted and that falling shrapnel caused minor damage, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
A coalition spokesperson said air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh; the report also described visible damage to the tower’s glass and facade.
The report places the incident amid renewed Saudi-Houthi fighting after a 2022 truce fell apart in July, and says the United Nations reported more than 1,600 deaths and over 300,000 displaced since fighting resumed in Yemen.

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Location: An Aramco administrative building in Riyadh was targeted, according to Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry. (745a88c7-8c7d-4336-a410-6a9dc79b9f91)
Reported damage and casualties: The ministry said falling shrapnel caused minor damage and reported no injuries or fatalities. (745a88c7-8c7d-4336-a410-6a9dc79b9f91)
Missiles: A coalition spokesperson said air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh. (745a88c7-8c7d-4336-a410-6a9dc79b9f91)
Yemen conflict toll: The United Nations says more than 1,600 people have been killed and more than 300,000 displaced since fighting resumed. (745a88c7-8c7d-4336-a410-6a9dc79b9f91)