Houthi Drone Strike Causes Fire at Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jazan
Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a long-range drone attack early on August 9, 2026, targeting a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which was later brought under control without resulting in casualties. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the operation was a retaliatory measure for alleged Saudi violations of Yemeni airspace. This escalation threatens the fragile 2022 truce.
Date: August 9, 2026
Location: Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: WLRN