Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery
The Hindu
Saudi Arabia intercepts drone attack on Ras Tanura oil refinery, with online videos showing smoke rising from the site.
Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery came under attack on Monday (March 2, 2026) from drones, the kingdom's Defence Ministry said, with authorities downing the incoming aircraft.
A Saudi military spokesman made the announcement on the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
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Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack. Even successfully intercepted drones cause debris that can spark fires and injure those on the ground.
Ras Tanura, near Dammam, has a capacity over half a million barrels of crude oil a day.
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