Houthis claim strikes on Aramco facility in Yanbu and sensitive sites in Riyadh

The Houthi movement claimed on Saturday evening that it struck an Aramco facility in Yanbu and sensitive sites in Riyadh using ballistic missiles and drones, according to Israeli media reports.

The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for strikes on an Aramco facility in the Red Sea city of Yanbu and on what it described as sensitive sites in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. According to a report from Israeli media outlet N12, the group said it used ballistic missiles and drones in the attack. Earlier on Saturday, footage and reports circulated of a fire at an Aramco fuel tank near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and the Houthis described the operation as the first attack on the Saudi capital. The claims have not been independently verified.

3 developments

1. 20:13 · 19 SeptLatest

   Houthis claim additional strike on Aramco facility in Yanbu.

2. 19:56 · 19 Sept

   Reports indicate additional damage and disruptions at Saudi Aramco facilities.

3. 19:19 · 19 Sept

   Houthis confirm first attack on Riyadh; secondary launches reported toward Jazan.

• Developing10:32 · 25 JulHouthis reportedly bomb Saudi port, air base, and Aramco facilities in coordinated strikes
• Strong16:00 · 27 JulHouthi spokesman: Drone strike targeted Saudi oil facilities from east to Yanbu
• Strong19:42 · 13 AugHouthis reportedly bomb Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan, sparking large fire
• Strong17:20 · 8 SeptNASA satellite data confirms large-scale Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia

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