Saudi energy ministry says Aramco building suffered minor damage in attempted Riyadh attack
An Aramco administrative building in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District sustained minor damage from falling shrapnel in an attempted attack, Saudi energy ministry said Sunday; no injuries or fatalities were reported. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two ballistic and two cruise missiles targeting Riyadh and other regions, accusing the Houthis of launching ballistic missiles; Houthis had not claimed responsibility.
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An administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District was damaged on Sunday, November 8, in what Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry called an “attempted attack.” The ministry said falling shrapnel caused minor damage and that no injuries or fatalities were reported. The state-run Saudi Press Agency, cited by Bloomberg, also described the damage as limited and caused by debris.
WKMG reported that the Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles targeting Riyadh and other regions early Sunday, and accused the Houthis of launching the ballistic missiles. The outlet said the Houthis had not immediately claimed responsibility. Witnesses told WKMG they heard an explosion and saw damage across multiple floors of the Aramco building, including to exterior glass.
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