The Saudi-led Coalition stated it intercepted 2 ballistic missiles launched toward Dhahran and Haradh in the eastern province. This escalation follows a Saudi air campaign targeting Houthi-controlled areas, including the main oil facility and underground fuel depots in Sanaa, as well as oil berths in Al Hudaydah and Dhamar. Six sources told Reuters that loud booms were heard throughout the Sharqiya region, prompting the National Early Warning Platform to trigger emergency alarms.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Smoke Rises from Aramco HQ After Houthi Missile Attack
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Fire and debris damaged the corporate hub of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran during a wave of Yemeni missile attacks on Oct. 13. Reuters reported smoke rising from the headquarters, with sources stating the building was either hit directly or by falling fragments. Saudi authorities confirmed that shrapnel from intercepted missiles landed in a residential neighborhood in Dhahran, while residents in the capital city of Riyadh reported explosions near the airport after the government issued aerial threat warnings.
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