02.03.2026 23:33
Saudi Arabia's economic lifeline and the world's largest oil company, Aramco's massive refinery in Ras Tanura, was struck by an Iranian drone. Newly released high-resolution satellite images clearly revealed the severe damage caused at the strategic facility.
The state oil company Aramco's oil refinery in Ras Tanura, a cornerstone of the Saudi Arabian economy, was targeted by an Iranian drone attack. New high-resolution satellite images taken after the attack revealed the extent of the damage at the facility.
The facility, located on the shores of the Persian Gulf, stands out as one of the world's most strategic crude oil export centers. The satellite images show noticeable deformations, burn marks, and structural collapses around some storage tanks. The damage is assessed to potentially significantly impact the facility's production and export capacity.
IMAGES CLARIFY THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE
The images show that the area suffered extensive destruction after the attack, with some tanks structurally damaged and environmental traces clearly visible.
Analysts indicate that such damage in Ras Tanura could both reduce Saudi Arabia's daily production capacity and increase supply concerns in global oil markets.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT EXPECTED
No official assessment has yet been made by Saudi officials and Saudi Aramco regarding the impact of the damage on production and shipment. Senior sources report that technical teams are conducting inspections on-site.
AMONG THE LARGEST REFINERIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Saudi Aramco is known as the company with the largest crude oil reserves in the world. It is stated that the targeted facility has a processing capacity of 550,000 barrels of oil per day and is among the largest refineries in the Middle East. The facility holds a strategic position in Saudi Arabia's production and export chain.
Ras Tanura Port hosts approximately 75% of Saudi Arabia's total oil exports.