Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Facilities

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1. 13 Oct

   Saudi Arabia has in recent weeks launched strikes against the Houthis and is backing a Yemeni government counteroffensive after the group seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast last month.

   5 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 14 Oct

   Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that an attack on an Aramco building in the kingdom’s east sparked a “limited fire” and that debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded four people in the capital Riyadh.

   4 outlets · South China Morning Post

Coverage 13 articles

• 16 Oct Houthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets threaten Riyadh's regional leadership and economic ambitionsHouthi attacks on strategic Saudi assets have intensified, with recent strikes hitting Aramco headquarters in Dhahran and targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing over a dozen people and injuring more than 300. These attacks threaten Saudi Arabia's economic goals and reputation for security, prompting airlines to suspend flights and the cancellation of on-site events like the Future Investment…Deutsche Welle
• 14 Oct Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco’s headquarters, officials sayOvernight, Houthi rebels struck Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, damaging the top three floors where senior executives work; no casualties were reported. Regional officials confirmed that the attack included a missile strike on the facility. This incident follows previous threats and escalates tensions amid ongoing conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, raising concerns for regional stability and…Global News
• 14 Oct Aramco's Dhahran HQ suffered extensive damage in Tuesday's attack, sources sayOn Tuesday night, Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran suffered extensive damage from an attack, with fires spreading across multiple floors, according to sources speaking to Reuters. Despite the damage, operations continued normally as employees worked remotely or relocated functions to other global offices. The Saudi energy ministry reported that the incident caused only limited fire damage and was linked to…The Straits Times
• 14 Oct Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hitYemen's Houthi rebels vowed to continue attacking Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities following their missile strikes on Tuesday that targeted the headquarters of Saudi Aramco and other sites, including King Khalid International Airport and an Aramco refinery in Riyadh. The group claims these attacks are retaliation for Saudi Arabia’s support of Yemeni government forces during the ongoing conflict in Yemen…The Straits Times
• 14 Oct Trump blasts 'not nice' Houthis as attack hits Saudi Aramco facilityOn Wednesday, a fire broke out at an Aramco building in Dhahran after being struck by Houthi forces, resulting in limited damage but no casualties. In Riyadh, debris from intercepted missiles wounded four people and damaged 15 homes. The previous day’s attack on the Saudi capital's airport killed 13 people, marking the deadliest incident since 2015. US President Donald Trump criticized the Houthis for "behaving very…Euronews
• 14 Oct Saudi says Houthi attacks sparked Aramco fire, wounded 4 in RiyadhOn October 14, 2026, Saudi Arabia reported that Houthi attacks caused limited fires at an Aramco building in Dhahran and injured four people in Riyadh when debris from intercepted missiles hit the city. The same day, a coalition spokesman stated that they had struck oil sites in Yemen in response to recent deadly attacks on Saudi soil, including one that wounded civilians in Riyadh and damaged 15 homes.The Hindu
• 14 Oct Houthis warn of ‘painful’ response as Saudis strike Yemen fuel sitesSaudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Houthi-controlled fuel and energy facilities in Yemen, targeting locations supporting missile and drone attacks against the kingdom. In response, the Houthis threatened retaliation against Saudi airports, refineries, and oil installations. Following these strikes, Saudi authorities issued alerts for potential hostile aerial threats in Riyadh and the Eastern Province, where loud…Dawn
• 14 Oct Aramco facility hit as Houthis and Saudi coalition exchange attacksOn Tuesday evening, an Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, was struck during an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, causing a small fire but no casualties at the site. The same day, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting several missiles launched by the Houthis over Riyadh. As a result of these interceptions, four people were injured and fifteen homes damaged in Riyadh due to falling debris…South China Morning Post
• 13 Oct Blasts rock Yemen's capital as Houthis vow to retaliateExplosions were reported in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, after a Saudi-led coalition attacked an oil depot near the city, which is controlled by Houthi rebels. The Houthis responded by threatening to attack airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia in retaliation. Prior to the attacks, the coalition had warned civilians to avoid the area around the targeted facility, which was reportedly empty at the time of the…ABC News (AU)
• 13 Oct Saudi-led coalition strikes oil site in Yemen's capitalOn Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes on an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, targeting what it described as "vital assets" used by the Houthis for warfare. Prior to the attack, civilians were warned to evacuate the area around an oil station operated by the Yemen Petroleum Company. The Houthis responded with threats against Saudi infrastructure if the strike proceeded. Meanwhile, a travel…Dawn

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