March 12 (Reuters) - Saudi oil giant Aramco said on

Thursday that claims it is in discussions with Ukrainian

companies to buy interceptor drones are inaccurate, after a

report said it was seeking them to defend its oilfields against

aerial attacks.

"Aramco is aware of recent media reports regarding the

company being in discussions with Ukrainian companies regarding

the procurement of interceptor drones. These claims are

inaccurate," Aramco told Reuters in a statement.