Huge explosion in Saudi Arabia near the Aramco oil plant (video-photos) (Upd.)

A huge explosion took place in Saudi Arabia a few days after an attack against another oil depot.

This time, the new explosion, most likely again by the Houthi rebels, was against the Aramco oil facility.

Formula 1 officials said they would monitor the situation closely to decide if the second race of the season would take place on Sunday.

Thick black smoke appeared in the sky near the track, as videos on social media showed flames from the direction of 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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التحالف: استهداف عدائي لخزانات الشركة الوطنية للمياه بظهران الجنوب. #واس_عام pic.twitter.com/Sb8RVboOKh

— واس العام (@SPAregions) March 25, 2022

JUST IN: Reported attack targeting Aramco facility near Jeddah, #Saudi Arabia. Air traffic paused. Awaiting official confirmation: pic.twitter.com/guzornKwAU

— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) March 25, 2022

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