What evidence do satellite images provide about the attack on Saudi Aramco’s Jazan oil refinery?

Satellite images from the European Union’s Sentinel 2 orbiter showed a fire at one tank and a flare tower to the east of the site billowing smoke, indicating an incident at the refinery; the images suggest the impact is limited to storage tanks, and tanks to the south are obscured by smoke, making their status unclear.

What did the Houthis claim regarding the Jazan refinery attack, and what broader context did they cite?

Yemen’s Houthi militant group claimed over the weekend to have targeted both the Jazan oil refinery and the port of Yanbu on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, following their declaration the previous week that they would blockade Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a Saudi embargo on Yemeni ports.

Satellites Show Tank Fire at Saudi Oil Plant Jazan After Attack

Jul 27, 2026

Satellite imagery confirms a fire at Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery following Houthi attack claims, though operational impact remains unclear as damage appears limited to storage tanks within the 400,000 barrel-a-day complex.

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