In brief
The Saudi Ministry of Energy said an administrative building of Aramco in Riyadh was hit by shrapnel in an attempted attack, causing only minor damage and no casualties. The incident came after the Saudi‑led coalition intercepted missiles launched by the Houthi group. Authorities responded promptly.
On Sunday, the Saudi ministry of Energy announced that an administrative building of Aramco in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack, resulting in limited damage but no casualties.
The ministry said that falling shrapnel had caused the damage to the building and that relevant authorities had responded and taken necessary measures.
"falling shrapnel had caused limited damage to the building."
It added that the incident followed a statement from the Saudi‑led coalition that earlier on the same Sunday it had intercepted two cruise missiles over Riyadh and southern regions, and two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Riyadh.
The attack highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the heightened security measures around critical infrastructure.
