Houthi Attacks Spark Fire at Saudi Energy Facilities Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia has halted operations at several energy facilities in the south after Houthi attacks sparked fires, adding to concerns over oil supplies as Brent crude approaches $100/bbl.
The Yemen-based Houthis targeted Saudi Aramco facilities in Abha, Najran and Jazan with ballistic missiles and drones, according to a statement from the group's military spokesperson. Saudi Arabia's energy ministry confirmed fires at several locations and said efforts were underway to contain the blazes, without identifying the facilities.
The Jazan refinery has been targeted repeatedly since the Houthis warned in July that they would blockade Saudi oil flows. The complex was shut following an attack days after that threat and has since been targeted on at least two other occasions.
Saudi officials said recent attacks targeting four cities near the Yemeni border have injured 73 people.