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.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:25 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Saudi Arabia says Houthis-launched drone destroyed near Mecca, group denies”
Saudi intercepts drone near Mecca; Houthis deny targeting the city
Key points
- Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a drone near Mecca, claimed to be Houthi-origin.
- Houthis denied any operations targeting Mecca or the Saudi holy city.
- Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki reported the interception around Mecca.
- Houthis state operations target oil facilities and military bases, not Mecca.
- The report follows prior claims of missiles/drones directed at Mecca and Medina.
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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.