On an unspecified date, Yemen's Houthi forces claimed responsibility for a drone (UAV) attack on an oil refinery operated by Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant of Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made through the armed group's media channels.
According to the statement, the attack was carried out in response to military actions and the blockade imposed on Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition. The Houthis asserted that the strike hit its target and disrupted operations at the facility.
There has been no official response from Saudi Aramco or the Saudi government regarding the claim. The Houthis have previously launched multiple drone and missile attacks on oil facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia as part of the long-running conflict between the two sides.
The Yemen conflict, which began in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa, has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis in the country. Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition since March 2015 to support Yemen's government.
