Saudi Arabia: Drones target Riyadh oil refinery

Dubai: An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was attacked by drones Friday morning, causing a fire which was brought under control, a Ministry of Energy official said, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The source also said no injuries were reported, adding that the oil supply and its derivatives were not affected.

“The Kingdom asserts that such acts of terrorism and sabotage, repeatedly committed against vital installations and civilians… do not target the Kingdom alone, but more broadly the security and stability of energy supply to the world, as well as the global economy,” the source said, according to SPA.

The latest assault comes after Saudi Arabia earlier this month said it thwarted a missile and drone attack on Ras Tanura - one of the world's biggest oil ports - and Aramco facilities in Dhahran city in the kingdom's east. It reported no casualties or damage.