Drones attacked the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia

Escalation in the Middle East: drones strike at the US Embassy

The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia was attacked by two drones, which caused a fire on the territory. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Defence.

Details of the case

According to official information from the Saudi defence ministry, the diplomatic facility was struck by two drones. After the explosions, a fire broke out on the territory, which was quickly contained by emergency services.

According to Fox News, The embassy building was empty at the time of the attack. No casualties were reported as a result of the incident.

President of the United States Donald Trump has already responded to the incident by announcing its intention to respond to the attack.

Context.

The incident took place amid a sharp deterioration in the security situation in the Middle East. In recent weeks, the region has seen an increase in attacks using drones and missiles.

Experts note that attacks on diplomatic facilities may indicate an expansion of the geography of the confrontation and increased risks for international missions in the region.