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 coalition reports drone interception in Mecca region”
Saudi coalition intercepts a Houthi drone in Mecca region.
Key points
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone in Mecca region on Oct. 30.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki announced the interception on X.
- Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree denied the attack toward Saudi territory that day.
- Al-Malki also said a Houthi cruise missile toward western Saudi Arabia was intercepted.
- Saudi Civil Defense reported debris from two intercepted missiles caused minor injuries.
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Houthis say their operations target oil facilities and military bases, not the holy city.