### [2026-07-27](/feed/2026/07/27/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Houthis launch a drone attack that damages the Abqaiq oil field in eastern Saudi Arabia. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC Persian](https://www.bbc.com/persian/live/c4gx4v6ex0dt)
2. [France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260727-saudi-arabia-says-it-intercepted-drones-from-iraq-as-houthis-target-oil-sites)

### Changes:

1. The Houthis launch a drone attack that damages the Saudi Abqaiq oil field.  _2026-07-27 19:54:32 (First version)_
2. The Houthis launch a drone attack that damages the Saudi Abqaiq oil field in the Eastern Province.  _2026-07-28 05:54:44 (Update)_
2. The Houthis launch a drone attack that damages the Abqaiq oil field in eastern Saudi Arabia.  _(Current version)_

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