Gas Storage Tank Damage at Abqaiq Refinery, Saudi Arabia - Jul 27th, 2026

Satellite imagery shows damage to multiple gas storage tanks at Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq (Buqayq) refinery. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack, despite the facility being located deep in eastern Saudi Arabia near the Persian Gulf. The white and black covers visible over two storage tanks are likely ongoing cooling efforts, where water is being continuously applied to lower tank temperatures. Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026.