COMMENT: DANGER FROM ABOVE

摘要

September seems to have revolved around all things Saudi. From its politics to its economics, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been overloaded with change and disturbance. On 14 September, the Khurais oilfield, Saudi Arabia's second largest oilfield, and Saudi Aramcos Abqaiq plant, the worlds largest oil processing facility, were attacked from the sky by drones and missiles. The oil infrastructure went up in flames, and images from the aftermath depict an almighty assault, with pipelines punctured and oil stabilisation towers charred from fire. The damage inflicted by the drones was extensive enough to impact the price of crude, with prices surging by nearly 20% but easing down to a 14.6% increase soon after.