2 Killed, Indian Injured By Houthi Drone Debris At Saudi Oil Facility

The ministry said the two people killed were Nepali and Filipino nationals, while the injured were Pakistani and Indian nationals.

21 Oct 2026, 21:42 · NDTV

Show
Quick Read
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Debris from an intercepted drone killed at least two people at Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia
The killed were Nepali and Filipino, while two injured were Pakistani and Indian nationals
Houthis have launched multiple attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities recently

Will Saudi Arabia retaliate against the Houthi drone strikes?

Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry said Wednesday that debris from an intercepted drone killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the country's southeast.

The ministry said the two people killed were Nepali and Filipino nationals, while the injured were Pakistani and Indian nationals.

The falling debris also sparked a fire in a contractor's vehicle at the Shaybah oil field, the ministry said in a statement.

Saudi Arabia has seen multiple attacks on its airports and oil facilities launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Last month, debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed a Yemeni resident of Saudi Arabia. It was the first civilian casualty since the Houthis increased their attacks against the kingdom, targeting Saudi shipping and oil facilities.

NDTV World Summit 2026 Set To Begin: A Global Conversation On A World Between Orders

NDTV World Summit LIVE: Global Leaders To Discuss 'World Between Orders'

World-Class Chefs, Food And Music: The Fun Side Of NDTV World Summit 2026

AI, Consciousness And Dharma: Why Ancient Indian Wisdom Matters Now

NDTV World Summit: What To Expect From PM Modi's Keynote Address

NDTV World Summit 2026: What To Watch Out For | PM Modi, Jaishankar, AI And Global Power Shifts

Who Is Rajiv Mehta? Lilavati Hospital Trustee To Speak At NDTV World Summit 2026

Alain Ebobisse, Africa50 CEO, To Attend NDTV World Summit 2026. All About Him

Kriti Sanon At NDTV World Summit: A Look At Her Career And Business Ventures

Ex-CIA Director To Decode 'War In Times Of AI' At NDTV World Summit

Earlier this month, a limited fire broke out in an administrative building at Aramco, one of the world's largest oil facilities, targeted in an attack in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, the energy ministry said at the time.

The attacks come as renewed fighting between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces has broken a four-year truce. The fighting in Yemen marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis.

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which was struck multiple times by the Houthis this month and shut down on Oct. 10, was open for domestic flights Wednesday. Saudia and FlyNas were operating flights, according to FlightAware data. Major carriers, including Lufthansa and Air France, have canceled service through mid-November.

The Houthis have acknowledged attacking the airport, claiming without evidence that Saudi Arabia provided military equipment to government forces through the facility.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Got a follow‑up question on this article? Go on

How may i help you today

Show full article

Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world