NEW DELHI: An Indian expatriate national sustained injuries following an attack targeting Saudi Arabia’s strategic Shaybah oilfield, the Embassy of India in Riyadh confirmed. Officials stated that the mission is closely coordinating with Saudi authorities and stands ready to extend all requisite medical and consular assistance to the affected citizen.
In an official statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy acknowledged the incident and noted that it is awaiting detailed official updates from local security agencies. “The Embassy has learnt that one Indian national was injured in an attack at Shaybah oilfield today.
We are in touch with Saudi authorities and await further details. We will provide all necessary help to the injured Indian national,” the Embassy stated. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy reported that national air defense systems successfully intercepted and thwarted an aerial assault targeting the Shaybah petroleum facility.
In a separate update shared on platform X, the ministry confirmed that falling shrapnel resulting from the interception impact tragically claimed two lives and left two other individuals injured. (JKNS)
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