Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile over Dhahran
In short
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile directed at Dhahran in eastern Saudi Arabia. Missile debris fell in a residential district, according to the coalition's account carried by Russian outlets.
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The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi missile over Dhahran, where Saudi Aramco has its headquarters. RIA Novosti reported that a coalition spokesperson described the projectile as a ballistic missile launched from Yemen. The spokesperson said its debris fell in a residential district. Kommersant also reported the coalition's account of an interception and debris falling in a residential area. [ 1 , 2 ]
Kommersant reported that explosions were heard near a Saudi Aramco facility and that some people it spoke with claimed the headquarters was damaged and employees were being evacuated. The outlet said these claims had not received official confirmation. RIA Novosti reported that the Houthis had earlier threatened to attack Aramco offices in eastern Saudi Arabia if facilities of Yemen's oil company in Sanaa were struck. [ 1 , 2 ]
Why it matters
Dhahran is home to Saudi Aramco's headquarters, which the Houthis had threatened to attack if Yemen oil facilities in Sanaa were struck. Kommersant reported claims of damage and evacuation at the headquarters but said there was no official confirmation.
Key facts
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Reported damage to Saudi Aramco's headquarters and an employee evacuation are unconfirmed. Kommersant cited claims from some people it spoke with and explicitly said there was no official confirmation.