Houthi Missile Strike Triggers Fire at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Oil Hub

In the early hours of Tuesday, October 27 2026, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it launched a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery, the kingdom’s largest with a 550,000 bpd capacity. Spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the missile “hit its target” and caused “massive fires.” A source familiar with the incident reported Saudi authorities contained a fire near the export terminal shortly thereafter.

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Since September 2026 the Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, targeting Ras Tanura and the Red Sea port of Yanbu amid a broader regional escalation that includes the Saudi-led coalition’s Yemen offensive and heightened U.S.–Iran tensions. Saudi Aramco facilities and several refineries have previously been struck.

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• Ras Tanura capacity: 550,000 bpd.

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• Brent crude price on the day of the attack: near $116 per barrel, up about 13 % for the month.

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• Saudi air defenses reported intercepting three ballistic missiles aimed at the Eastern Province and four UAVs over the Southern Region.

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• The coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh and ten missiles over the southern region.

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• Houthi claim: Yahya Saree announced on X that the strike was “precise” and produced “massive fires.”

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• Saudi defence response: The Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Press Agency said air defenses intercepted the missiles and UAVs. No comment was given on refinery damage.

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• Coalition statement: Spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki reported additional interceptions aimed at Riyadh and the south, emphasizing the attacks had been neutralized.

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The Houthis assert their missile struck the refinery and ignited a fire, while Saudi authorities have not confirmed the strike or detailed any operational impact. Bloomberg cited an unnamed source saying the fire was contained but damage “was not immediately clear.” No casualty figures or production disruptions have been reported, leaving the effect on Saudi oil exports uncertain.

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Ras Tanura and Yanbu handle nearly all of Saudi crude exports. Any interruption could tighten global oil supplies, especially as the kingdom has recently restored shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The attack highlights the vulnerability of Saudi energy infrastructure to Houthi missile and drone capabilities and has prompted regional allies such as Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss defensive coordination.

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• October 27 2026 (early hours): Houthi missile launch and reported fire at Ras Tanura.

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• Later that morning: Saudi air defenses intercept three ballistic missiles and four UAVs.

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• Afternoon: Coalition announces interceptions of additional missiles targeting Riyadh and the south.

Saudi Arabia faces fresh Missile Attack as Houthis claim Direct Hit on Defence Ministry