2 Killed, Indian Injured By Houthi Drone Debris At Saudi Oil Facility

According to reports, debris from an intercepted drone struck an oil field facility operated by Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia, resulting in casualties. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy stated that air defense systems intercepted a drone targeting a processing facility at the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on a Wednesday morning. Falling debris caused a fire in a contractor's vehicle outside the facility perimeter, though operations were reportedly unaffected.

The incident resulted in the deaths of two expatriate workers, identified as a Nepali national and a Filipino national. Additionally, two other expatriate workers, a Pakistani national and an Indian national, sustained injuries. Reports noted that the attack is suspected to have been carried out by Yemen-based Houthi rebels amid a series of regional drone and missile attacks.

Following the incident, the United States State Department ordered non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to increased attacks on critical infrastructure. Regional authorities and foreign ministries responded with condemnations of attacks on civilians, while investigations and diplomatic reactions continued.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the medical condition of the injured Indian national or whether any diplomatic compensation or repatriation arrangements have been finalized.