The Samref oil refinery in Saudi Arabia has been targeted in an air attack, causing significant concern over regional energy infrastructure security.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Reuters, the facility was struck during an aerial offensive. Report notes that the extent of the damage and the impact on production are currently being assessed by local authorities and technical teams at the site.
The Samref refinery, located in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast, is a major joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil. As one of the world's largest sophisticated refineries, it plays a critical role in the global energy supply chain, processing hundreds of thousands of barrels of crude oil daily. Such incidents often lead to fluctuations in international oil prices due to the strategic importance of Saudi Arabia's energy sector to the global economy.
