Yemen and the Red Sea

Greek-operated Patriot battery engages drone swarm near Yanbu oil facilities

ATTACK
Location
Yanbu area, Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia
Actors
Houthis · Saudi Arabia
Importance
Notable

A U.S.-made Patriot battery operated by Greek personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted a swarm of drones on 27 August 2026 in the wider Yanbu region, Greek security sources told Reuters. The battery fired three missiles in coordination with Saudi air defences. Reuters did not name the drones' origin; Greek outlets attributed the swarm to Yemen's Houthis.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Greek-operated air defence system shoots down drones over Saudi, Greek Patriot system engages drone swarm near Saudi Yanbu oil refinery

Intercept is Reuters-sourced. Origin not named by Reuters; Houthi attribution is from Greek outlets.