Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Press Agency reported that the East-West pipeline was targeted in several attacks on Thursday in the Riyadh and Medina regions, resulting in some injuries.
Repeated attacks on the line
The agency reported that the East-West pipeline was targeted in several attacks in the Riyadh and Medina regions. However, it did not disclose the nature of the attacks or who was behind them.
The pipeline is a key oil transportation infrastructure facility in the Kingdom. Therefore, targeting it represents a security development with potential repercussions for energy transport operations.
Injuries resulting from the attacks
The Saudi Press Agency confirmed that the attacks resulted in some injuries, without specifying the number of injured or the nature of their injuries.
The released information did not include further details regarding the extent of the damage to the pipeline or associated facilities. Meanwhile, assessments of the impact of the attacks are ongoing.
Precautionary shutdown of the pipeline
Saudi authorities announced the precautionary shutdown of the East-West pipeline, following attacks on it in the Riyadh and Medina regions.
The decision comes as part of precautionary measures aimed at addressing the repercussions of the attacks and securing oil transport facilities. However, no details have been announced regarding the duration of the shutdown or when the pipeline will resume operations.
