A drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh caused a small fire and minor building damage, Saudi authorities confirmed.
RIYADH: A drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh caused minor damage after two unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the diplomatic compound on Monday, Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry confirmed.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the drones struck the premises of the US embassy in the Saudi capital, sparking a small fire. Authorities said emergency teams responded quickly and brought the situation under control.
The defence ministry stated that the drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh did not result in casualties. Officials described the damage as limited, with parts of the building affected by the fire. Investigations are under way to determine the origin and intent behind the incident.
Security measures around diplomatic missions in Riyadh were tightened following the attack. Officials have not yet disclosed further operational details but emphasised that the situation is contained and stable.
Further updates are expected as investigations progress and officials assess the full impact of the incident.
