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Saudi Arabia intercepts drones trying to attack oil refinery, debris sparked fire

Published: 02 Mar 2026 - 11:36 am | Last Updated: 02 Mar 2026 - 11:39 am

The Peninsula Online

Al Jazeera reports that two drones that “attempted to attack” the Ras Tanura refinery this morning were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry has said in reports carried by Saudi state-run spa news agency.

A “small” fire broke out as a result of the debris falling during the interception operation, it said, adding that there were no civilian casualties.