BREAKING: Reports Say Abha Aramco Bulk Plant Destroyed in New Strike on Saudi Energy Infrastructure

The Aramco bulk plant in Abha, southern Saudi Arabia, has reportedly been destroyed in a fresh attack, marking another major blow to the kingdom’s energy infrastructure amid an escalating campaign by Yemen’s Ansarallah movement.

The reported strike comes after days of drone and missile attacks targeting Saudi energy facilities across the south, including sites in Abha, Najran and Jazan. Previous attacks have damaged oil and gas infrastructure and disrupted operations at key facilities. (The Wall Street Journal)

Pressure mounts on Saudi energy infrastructure

The latest reported attack adds to growing pressure on Riyadh as Saudi Arabia deals with threats to several critical oil and energy installations while regional tensions continue to intensify.

Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, has expanded attacks on Saudi territory and strategic facilities amid the wider regional conflict.

Extent of damage still being assessed

There was no immediate detailed statement from Saudi Aramco confirming the full extent of damage at the Abha facility.

Reports that the bulk plant was completely destroyed therefore remain preliminary pending official confirmation or a detailed assessment from Saudi authorities.

Saudi Arabia has already faced significant disruption to its energy network, including the precautionary shutdown of the East-West oil pipeline following separate attacks on critical infrastructure. (reuters.com)