Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia
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- Where
- Ras Tanura oil refineryresolved to facility26.692, 50.108
- When
- Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-27 · last update 2026-10-28
- Sourcing
- 15 reports15 outlets carrying it · independence not established
- How far this got
- pinpointedlocated to facilityOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.
Summary
Yemen's Houthi movement claimed on October 27, 2026, that it launched a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery, the kingdom's largest. The Houthis stated the strike caused a fire at the complex. NASA FIRMS satellite data detected heat signatures indicating a fire at the export terminal, and a source told Bloomberg the location was struck and the resulting fire was brought under control. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the attack. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions, with the Houthis also claiming simultaneous attacks on Saudi military aircraft and positions near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, though these remain unverified by Saudi officials.
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What remains unresolved
- located to facility
Related events
23 related event(s) and 8 place(s) or facilities — the same facility, place, actor or campaign. Part of the event detail on Pro.
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