Riyadh, October 22, 2026 : Saudi air defences intercepted a drone that attempted to target a facility at the Shaybah oil field, operated by Saudi Aramco in the Eastern Province, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
According to a source at the Ministry of Energy, a fire broke out in a contractor's vehicle outside the facility's perimeter. The incident did not affect operations at the oil field.
Authorities responded to the incident and took the necessary measures, the source added.
The report said two expatriates, nationals of the Philippines and Nepal, were killed, while two others from Pakistan and India sustained injuries.
Source: QNA
