Satellite imagery shows damage to Saudi oil refinery

New satellite images confirm damage and thick smoke rising at Ras Tanura, one of the world’s largest oil refining and export facilities in Saudi Arabia.

The images document yesterday’s Iranian drone attack on the strategic complex.

Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco immediately shut down the refinery after a blaze erupted.

Videos circulating on social media showed intense flames and heavy black smoke billowing from the site.

Saudi defense ministry officials stated two Iranian drones targeted Ras Tanura and were intercepted.

They described the resulting fire as limited, caused by falling shrapnel during the interception operation.

No civilian casualties were reported.

Industry sources confirmed the blaze has already been extinguished.

Ras Tanura, located on the kingdom’s Gulf coast, processes 550,000 barrels per day and serves as a critical export terminal for Saudi crude.

The precautionary shutdown exposes Saudi Arabia’s vulnerability to Iranian long-range strikes.

This direct hit on core energy infrastructure demonstrates Tehran’s proven capacity to threaten global oil supplies despite advanced air defenses.

The situation at the facility is now under control according to Saudi sources.