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Saudi Arabia intercepts drone attack targeting huge refinery: Defense ministry

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04-03-2026 | 06:02

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Saudi Arabia intercepts drone attack targeting huge refinery: Defense ministry

Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone attack in targeting its massive Ras Tanura refinery, the defence ministry said Wednesday, following an earlier hit on the complex along its Gulf coast this week.

"Initial estimates indicate that the attack was carried out by a drone and did not result in any damage," the ministry said in a statement posted on X.

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