Houthi UAV Attack on Jizan Port and Aramco Refinery, Saudi Arabia
Issued: 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-18 00:01:00 CWD Notification 016- (Aug 26) Indian Ocean OSINT Military Open source
It has been reported that Houthi forces launched a UAV attack targeting Jizan Port and an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia (exact time not specified). A military source from the Houthi-run Saba news agency stated that the attack involved several drones and was conducted in response to alleged violations of Yemeni airspace over the northern provinces of Saada and Hajjah. The source claimed that the drones accurately struck the refinery. There has been no immediate comment from Saudi authorities regarding the Houthi claim or any damage assessment.
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