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Aramco building in Riyadh targeted in attempted attack

Aramco building in Riyadh targeted in attempted attack

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said an administrative building of state‑owned oil giant Saudi Aramco in Riyadh's financial district was hit in an attempted attack, causing minor damage but no casualties. The ministry reported falling shrapnel and debris from intercepted missiles damaged the building, shattering windows and harming part of the tower's façade on several floors. No injuries or deaths were reported. While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, Houthi spokespersons have previously claimed similar operations against the kingdom.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Multiple floors of the Aramco tower appeared to have sustained damage, said another witness, with glass shattered and damage to part of the tower's facade visible

    — The Hindu

  • center · 6 outlets

    Riyadh, November 8 (IANS): Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco here had been targeted in an attempted attack, causing minor damage but no casualties.The ministry said in a statement posted on its X handle that falling shrapnel…

    — The Morung Express

  • right · 3 outlets

    There is no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have claimed such attacks in the past

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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Riyadh, November 8 (IANS): Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco here had been targeted in an attempted attack, causing minor damage but no casualties.The ministry said in a statement posted on its X handle that falling shrapnel…

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  5. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco tower damaged in suspected Houthi attacks

    RIYADH: Multiple witnesses told AFP on Sunday that Riyadh's financial district was targeted and the area's Aramco tower was damaged, after the Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it had intercepted missiles launched by the group. "Aramco tower in KAFD has been targeted, that's the sure…

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  11. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

    Saudi Energy Ministry confirms attempted strike on Aramco facility in Riyadh after Houthis claim operations against kingdom

    Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy on Sunday confirmed that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack, following claims by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree that the group had carried out six military operations targeting strategic and…

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  19. The Morung Express Center Current article

    Aramco building in Riyadh targeted in attempted attack

    Riyadh, November 8 (IANS): Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said on Sunday that an administrative building belonging to Saudi Aramco here had been targeted in an attempted attack, causing minor damage but no casualties.The ministry said in a statement posted on its X handle that falling shrapnel…

    Read at The Morung Express ↗
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