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Shrapnel falls on Aramco building in Riyadh due to targeting attempt

Shrapnel falls on Aramco building in Riyadh due to targeting attempt
International Oil Companies · 14:52:09 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Written by: Suhaib Shams

The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced that one of the administrative buildings belonging to Saudi Aramco in the capital, Riyadh, was subjected to falling shrapnel as a result of an attempt to target the building, confirming that limited material damage occurred without any injuries or fatalities being recorded.

Incident Details

The Ministry explained in a statement issued by an official source that the incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, corresponding to 28 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH, noting that shrapnel fell on the targeted building, resulting in limited damage.

Actions by Competent Authorities

The source confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities, emphasizing that the competent authorities have begun dealing with the incident and taking the necessary measures, while the statement did not specify the nature of the attack or the party behind the targeting attempt.

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