Two expatriates killed in drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field
Saudi Gazette's headline. Reported by Saudi Gazette, Middle East Eye.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Saudi Gazette, two expatriates were killed and two others injured in a drone attack targeting a Saudi Aramco facility at the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on Wednesday morning, as announced by the Ministry of Energy. Middle East Eye reported, citing the state news agency and an energy ministry official, that two people were killed in a strike on the field. Middle East Eye also reported there was no impact on operations at the field following the drone attack. The sources differ on whether two others were injured, as only Saudi Gazette mentions injuries. The excerpts provided are partial, and no further details on the attack or its cause are available in them.
Key points
- Saudi Gazette reported two expatriates were killed and two others injured in the drone attack.
- Saudi Gazette said the attack targeted a Saudi Aramco facility at the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province.
- Saudi Gazette said the Ministry of Energy announced the incident on Wednesday morning.
- Middle East Eye reported, citing the state news agency, that two people were killed in the strike.
- Middle East Eye reported there was no impact on operations in the field following the drone attack.
Sources differ: Saudi Gazette reports two injured, while Middle East Eye's excerpt does not mention injuries.
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Two expatriates killed in drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field. According to Saudi Gazette, two expatriates were killed and two others injured in a drone attack targeting a Saudi Aramco facility at the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on Wednesday morning, as announced by the Ministry of Energy. Middle East Eye reported, citing the state news agency and an energy ministry official, that two people were killed in a strike on the field. Middle East Eye also reported there was no impact on operations at the field following the drone attack. The sources differ on whether two others were injured, as only Saudi Gazette mentions injuries. The excerpts provided are partial, and no further details on the attack or its cause are available in them. Covered by 2 publications. Saudi Gazette: Two expatriates killed in drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field. Middle East Eye: Two killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field.
Who is covering it
- Saudi Gazette Saudi Arabia Two expatriates killed in drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field RIYADH — Two expatriates were killed and two others injured in a drone attack targeting a Saudi Aramco facility at the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on Wednesday morning, the Ministry of Energy announced.An official source at the ministry said Saudi air defenses intercepted a drone attem 21 Oct · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Two killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field Two killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field Two people have been killed in a strike on Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field, according to the kingdom's state news agency on Wednesday, citing an energy ministry official. There was no impact on operations in the field following the drone atta 21 Oct · Tier 3
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