Saudi Arabia says Houthi-launched drone destroyed near Mecca; group denies.
Houthis say their operations target oil facilities and military bases, not the holy city.
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“Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi drone in Mecca region”
Saudi-led coalition intercepts and destroys Houthi drone in Mecca region
Key points
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone in the Makkah region.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced the interception on X.
- Earlier the coalition claimed it destroyed a Houthi cruise missile targeting western Saudi Arabia.
- Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, including oil facilities and airports, were reported.
- The incident occurs amid escalating hostilities between the coalition and Houthis.
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“Saudi coalition reports drone interception in Mecca region”
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“Saudi Arabia says Houthis-launched drone destroyed near Mecca, group denies”
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“Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drone in Mecca region”
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“Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca”
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“Yemen’s Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region”
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4 4 Saudi Arabia says Houthi-launched drone destroyed near Mecca; group denies.
Houthis say their operations target oil facilities and military bases, not the holy city.