Saudi coalition strikes Sanaa fuel depot; Houthis hit Aramco site

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-14 16:35:46 UTC

Saudi-led coalition struck fuel depot near Sanaa after civilian evacuation warning. Houthis say they hit Aramco building in Dhahran, causing small fire.

The Saudi-led coalition struck the Yemen Petroleum Company's al-Sabaha fuel depot west of Sanaa on Tuesday after ordering civilians to leave, Houthi media and coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said. An AFP reporter heard an explosion; the Houthis warned of a "tough and painful response" and threatened Riyadh airport and Aramco facilities. [1] [2]

Saudi energy officials confirmed a Houthi missile caused a small fire at an Aramco building in Dhahran with no injuries. The Houthis claimed responsibility and vowed further attacks on Saudi oil sites and airports. [3] [4]

Sources

1. Oil facility near Yemen capital Sanaa hit by Saudi Arabia, Houthis say

   France 24 English · 2026-10-13 14:53:39 UTC · Full text

2. Saudi coalition strikes fuel depot near Yemen's capital

   BBC World · 2026-10-13 18:55:50 UTC · Full text

3. Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-14 00:00:00 UTC · Full text

4. Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks

   France 24 English · 2026-10-14 14:00:14 UTC · Excerpt

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