RIYADH: An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that at 7:04 am on Monday, the Ras Tanura oil refinery sustained limited damage as a result of debris from the interception of two drones in its vicinity. 

The incident resulted in a limited fire, which was immediately contained by emergency response teams. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

Some operational units at the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure, without any impact on the supply of petroleum products to local markets. 

Meanwhile, Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki also confirmed that two drones attempting to target the Ras Tanura refinery were intercepted successfully.

Al-Maliki told to Al Arabiya News Channel that no civilian casualties were reported as a result of the interception, noting that the small fire that broke out inside the refinery due to falling debris was quickly brought under control.