The Houthi-affiliated SABA news agency reported the incident, framing the drone assault as a direct response to recent aerial incursions. Despite the claims of a successful strike, Saudi officials and Aramco representatives have maintained silence regarding the event. No information has been provided by the kingdom regarding potential casualties or damage to the industrial site. This lack of official confirmation leaves the extent of the impact at the Najran facility unclear, though the maneuver signals a continued willingness by Houthi forces to target strategic energy assets near the border.
Houthi drone strike targets Aramco facility in Najran
A Houthi-launched drone strike hit a Saudi Aramco facility in the border city of Najran, marking a fresh escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. The attack follows claims from the Houthi movement that Saudi military aircraft violated Yemeni airspace over the Saada governorate, prompting a retaliatory strike against Saudi infrastructure.
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