Drone Attack on Eastern Saudi Oil Field Results in 2 Deaths and 2 Injuries from Falling Debris
Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, October 21 (Reporter Luo Chen, Wang Haizhou) - The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy issued a statement on the evening of the 21st, stating that the Saudi air defense forces intercepted a drone attempting to attack oil fields in the eastern part of the country on the morning of the same day, resulting in debris falling that caused two deaths and two injuries.
The statement said that the drone attempted to attack a facility at the Shaybah oil field, which is operated by the Saudi National Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). The debris generated after the drone was intercepted caused a vehicle outside the facility to catch fire. The two deceased were from the Philippines and Nepal, while the two injured were from Pakistan and India.
The statement also mentioned that the relevant authorities have dealt with the incident and taken necessary measures. The production operations at the Shaybah oil field were not affected.
Saudi air defense forces intercepted a drone attempting to attack the Shaybah oil field on October 21, 2023. Debris from the interception caused a vehicle fire, resulting in two deaths and two injuries. The deceased were from the Philippines and Nepal, while the injured were from Pakistan and India. The incident did not affect oil production operations at the facility.
- A drone attempted to attack the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia.
- The drone was intercepted by Saudi air defense forces.
- Debris from the intercepted drone caused a vehicle fire, resulting in 2 deaths and 2 injuries.
- The deceased were from the Philippines and Nepal, while the injured were from Pakistan and India.
- Production operations at the Shaybah oil field were not affected.