A Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh has been struck by falling shrapnel after air defences intercepted an incoming projectile, according to Al Jazeera.
The incident comes amid continued fighting involving Yemen’s Houthi forces and their opponents.
The reported damage followed the interception of the projectile over the Saudi capital. However, the available report does not identify who launched it.
Saudi Aramco building struck by debris
Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry confirmed that falling debris damaged an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh on Sunday.
The ministry said the damage was limited and reported no casualties. According to Reuters, windows were broken across several floors of the building.
The Saudi-led coalition also reported intercepting missiles aimed at Riyadh and other parts of the kingdom. The Houthis had not immediately commented on this incident.
Incident comes amid Yemen fighting
The incident follows renewed fighting involving Yemen’s Houthi forces.
Yemen has experienced years of conflict, with regional tensions adding to concerns about security across the Arabian Peninsula.
Meanwhile, attacks involving missiles and drones have raised fears of further escalation.
However, responsibility for the projectile intercepted over Riyadh has not been established in the available report.
Questions remain over projectile’s origin
The reported interception has raised questions about the source of the projectile and its intended destination.
For now, the information available does not establish a direct connection between the projectile and any specific armed group.
Further details are needed to determine the extent of the damage and whether Saudi authorities have identified those responsible.