‘Hostile operation’ targeted Aramco facility in Jeddah: Arab Coalition

‘Hostile operation’ targeted Aramco facility in Jeddah: Arab Coalition

The Arab Coalition said that a “hostile” operation by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia targeted an Aramco oil facility in Jeddah on Friday.The attack which targeted a petroleum products distribution station resulted in a fire in two tanks, the coalition said, adding that the fire was brought under control.No fatalities or injuries resulted from the attack.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“This hostile escalation targets oil facilities [and aims] to affect the security of energy,” the coalition said, adding that the Houthis target oil facilities in an attempt to impact “the artery of global economy.”

The coalition added that the Houthis’ attacks had no impact or repercussions on ordinary life in Jeddah.The coalition warned the Houthi militia of escalating “its grave violations” after targeting the Kingdom with 16 “hostile attacks” on Friday.Three of the 16 attacks include explosive-laden drones launched toward the Kingdom’s Najran and nine explosive-laden drones launched toward the southern, eastern and central regions of the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia’s defenses intercepted and destroyed all drones, the coalition said, adding that it was “practicing self-restraint” in order for the consultations among Yemen’s warring factions to succeed.The attacks did not result in any fatalities, however, debris