The attack happened on Wednesday morning when Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted a drone attempted to target the oil field
Saudi airport and oil field attack, 3 died and several injured: At least one person was killed and eight others were injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia. Following this, a drone attack was attempted on Saudi Aramco’s Shaiba oil field which claimed 2 lives and 2 were injured, officials said on Thursday. The ongoing attacks have raised concerns about security in Saudi Arabia and the safety of foreign workers.
The attack on oil field, suspected to be carried out by Yemen based Houthi rebels. The attack happened on Wednesday morning when Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted a drone attempted to target the oil field. One citizen of Nepal and the Philippines died in the fire. An Indian and a Pakistani citizen have been injured in this incident.
In a separate incident King Fahd International Airport was also attacked. The injured are receiving medical treatment. Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack caused property damage, the extent of which is currently being assessed, adding that further updates will be provided soon. Some planes have been diverted after the attack. However, the authorities did not immediately clarify who was behind the attack. It is believed that the Houthis have carried out this attack.
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