Saudi refinery drone attack halts operations, no damage reported

Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone attack targeting its Ras Tanura refinery on Wednesday, following a Monday fire that halted operations. The facility, one of the Middle East's largest with 550,000 barrels per day capacity, suffered no damage according to the defense ministry. Operations resumed after initial assessments. The attack occurs amid Gulf states' accusations against Iran for targeting regional energy installations during US-Israel strikes. Nigeria's economy, reliant on oil, may face price volatility from potential supply chain disruptions.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/04/saudi-arabia-intercepts-drone-attack-targeting-huge-refinery/