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Saudi Intercepts Drones Near Aramco’s Ras Tanura With No Impact on Oil Output

Debris from the shootdowns sparked a fire that was contained without injuries.

Overview

  • Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said two drones approaching the Ras Tanura complex were intercepted and destroyed.
  • Falling debris ignited a fire at the facility and pieces landed in nearby residential areas, with no casualties reported.
  • The energy ministry reported temporary precautionary closures of some units, stating oil production remained unaffected.
  • State-aligned outlet Al-Arabiya cited officials saying operations continued normally, and the incident was not described as a direct hit on the plant.
  • Media reports referred to the drones as possibly Iranian, though officials have not confirmed their origin, a sensitive point given past strikes on Abqaiq and Khurais.