Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran

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Where: Aramco refineryresolved to facility27.046, 49.608
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-13 · last update 2026-10-16
Sourcing: 77 reports77 reports across 66 outlets · 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

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on the headquarters of Saudi state oil company Aramco in Dhahran on October 14, 2026, saying it was retaliation for Saudi aggression in Yemen. According to reports and regional officials, the top three floors of the building sustained damage, including offices of the CEO and senior executives. No casualties were reported from this incident. The Saudi-led military coalition denied the attack succeeded, stating it intercepted multiple missiles and drones targeting Dhahran and other cities. Aramco has not confirmed the strike. Witnesses observed flames spreading across several floors of the building and white plumes from air defense missiles followed by explosions. The attack is part of a broader series of Houthi strikes on Saudi targets during the conflict.

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