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Citizens, residents injured in attacks targeting energy sector facilities: Saudi Ministry of Energy

Published: 08 Sep 2026 - 10:58 am | Last Updated: 08 Sep 2026 - 11:02 am
Peninsula

QNA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ministry of Energy said that a number of citizens and residents sustained injuries of varying severity after energy facilities and infrastructure in the southern region of the Kingdom were targeted Tuesday morning.

A source from the Ministry of Energy said that the relevant authorities are continuing to address the repercussions of the attacks and are taking the necessary measures to ensure the safety of facilities and personnel, as well as the continuity of operations in accordance with approved operational plans, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The attacks caused fires at several locations, leading to a temporary halt in some operations. Specialized field teams have begun containing the fires, securing the sites, and assessing the damage