Saudi air defences intercept missile and drone over southern region
Saudi Arabia says it has destroyed a ballistic missile and unmanned aircraft directed at its south.
At a glance
- Saudi air defences destroyed a ballistic missile targeting the southern region
- An unmanned aerial vehicle was also intercepted and destroyed
- The coalition attributed both weapons to the Houthi militia
- Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interceptions
Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and an unmanned aerial vehicle directed toward the southern region, according to Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.
The coalition attributed both weapons to the Houthi militia. No details were provided about the time of the incident, the location of impact or any resulting damage.
Why it matters
The incident is part of ongoing tensions in the region involving cross-border attacks and air defence operations.
Original reporting
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