A number of energy infrastructure facilities in southern Saudi Arabia were attacked, fires broke out, and injuries were reported, the kingdom’s energy ministry said in a statement.

On Tuesday, an attack on a number of energy infrastructure facilities took place in southern Saudi Arabia, and the relevant authorities are taking all necessary steps, the ministry stated.

According to its information, the strikes caused fires at some facilities, which temporarily suspended their operations.

Several citizens and residents of the kingdom were injured and are receiving necessary medical care, the Saudi energy ministry added.