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Updated · Lufkin Daily News · Nov 15Houthi Attack Debris Damages Aramco Tower in Riyadh, Leaving 0 Casualties
3 articles · Updated · Lufkin Daily News · Nov 15Summary
- Social media video verified by Reuters showed visible damage to Aramco Tower in Riyadh after debris fell during an attempted Nov. 8 attack.
- Saudi Arabia's energy ministry said the Iran-aligned Houthis targeted an Aramco building and that the falling debris caused only limited damage.
- 0 injuries and 0 fatalities were reported, making the incident a symbolic strike on a high-profile energy site rather than a mass-casualty attack.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attempted attack, underscoring the reach of the regional conflict into the Saudi capital.
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