A drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield processing facility in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province left two people dead and two others injured after Saudi air defence systems intercepted the drone. According to Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, debris from the intercepted drone fell outside the facility, setting a contractor’s vehicle on fire. The victims who lost their lives were Filipino and Nepali nationals, while the injured included an Indian and a Pakistani national. Authorities confirmed that despite the incident, the oilfield’s production and operations continued without disruption, and emergency teams quickly responded to the scene.

The Embassy of India in Riyadh confirmed that an Indian citizen was among those injured in the attack. In a statement, the embassy said it is in contact with Saudi authorities to gather further details and ensure that all necessary assistance is provided to the injured Indian national. Saudi officials also expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery, adding that the relevant authorities had taken all required measures following the incident.

The attack comes just weeks after the deadly assault on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, highlighting growing security concerns across Saudi Arabia. The latest incident coincides with renewed fighting in Yemen between Houthi forces and troops loyal to the Saudi-backed government, marking the collapse of a four-year truce. As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, security experts believe such attacks could pose increasing risks to regional stability and critical energy infrastructure.