Conflict & Security
Houthis claim missile, drone attack on Aramco in Riyadh
Yemen's Houthis claimed Saturday that they attacked an Aramco site in the Saudi capital Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree made the claim through the group's media.
Earlier in the day, an AFP journalist reported smoke and flames rising from a facility belonging to Aramco south of Riyadh.
Update
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group targeted the site with ballistic missiles and drones.
An AFP journalist reported smoke and flames rising from a facility belonging to Aramco south of Riyadh.
Source note: AFP news report published on 3 October 2026 at 19:17:47 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied information does not include confirmation from Aramco or Saudi authorities.
The Houthi claim that ballistic missiles and drones were used is not independently verified in the supplied material.
Source
AFP news report published on .