[Cyprus Times] Huge explosion in Saudi Arabia near Aramco facilities F1 Grand Prix continues as normal

Attack by Houthi rebels Flames near Aramco's premises Finally, the second Formula 1 race will not be cancelled A few days ago there was another explosion near an oil depot

Houthi rebels escalate their attacks, in Saudi Arabia, shortly before peace talks begin on March 29 in Riyadh for peace in Yemen. Another huge explosion this time occurred in the kingdom, and a few days ago the rebels had also attacked another oil depot.

• Huge explosion in Saudi Arabia near Aramco oil facility (video)

The new explosion by Houthi rebels took place near the Aramco oil facility. At the moment, there are no reports of casualties, but the Arab League issued a statement shortly after the attack, saying a response is expected soon.

Minutos después de concluido el primer entrenamiento en Arabia Saudita, se reportó un ataque en las instalaciones petroleras de Aramco en Jeddah.

?@WorldNewsIL pic.twitter.com/O4ved8rWY6

- Carburando (@CarburandoTV) March 25, 2022

A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, where oil giant Aramco has several oil facilities.#Houthi #SaudiArabia #Jeddah #Aramco pic.twitter.com/gvO9jELx7L

- Zaid Ahmd (Ukraine & Russia War Updates) (@realzaidzayn) March 25, 2022

The incident occurred just 12 miles away from the Grand Prix circuit where the second Formula 1 race will be held. For their part, Formula 1 officials said earlier that they would be monitoring the situation closely and subsequently decided that the second race of the season would be held on Sunday.

BREAKING: Houthis struck Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Presumably, a ballistic missile was used. pic.twitter.com/9nC063XjyY

- checking Mada (@checkingMada198) March 25, 2022

Thick black smoke was seen in the sky near the track as social media videos showed flames near the Aramco facility.

You can see the black smoke here in the distance. The excellent @flightradar24 shows flights being held in formation around Jeddah. pic.twitter.com/d2JMxVgphY

- Ben Hunt (@benjhunt) March 25, 2022

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as seen from the cockpit ... #SaudiArabianGP #Jeddah #Formula1 #F1 https:/t.co/e0mMx3ujKb pic.twitter.com/d6iFH9PPdx

— Eric JF Kleijssen ?? (@EricJFKleijssen) March 25, 2022

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