Coordinated drone attacks target energy infrastructure across the Gulf

Multiple drone attacks struck energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain on Thursday, following recent regional military actions. The Saudi Ministry of Defense reported the interception of drones targeting the Shaybah oil field. In the UAE, a drone strike caused a fire at the ADNOC-operated Ruwais refinery, leading to a precautionary shutdown of its crude distillation units. Kuwait reported damage to six power transmission lines due to drone debris, though utility supplies remained stable. Eyewitnesses in Bahrain reported smoke near the international airport following strikes on fuel tanks. These incidents occur amidst heightened regional tensions following recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran. While some sources report production cuts and shipping delays through the Strait of Hormuz, authorities in the affected nations are actively managing the security of their energy sectors.