Saudi enegy official says East-West Pipeline targeted in attack: state media

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An official in the Saudi energy ministry says that the East–West Pipeline in the Madina region has been targeted, causing a limited fire that was extinguished by emergency response teams, according to a statement carried by Saudi state media.

No injuries or fatalities have been reported and pipeline operations are unaffected.

The official adds that emergency response teams and specialised technical teams responded immediately following the attack and took the necessary measures to secure the site and ensure its safety.

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