Saudi coalition intercepts four drones targeted by Houthis over Riyadh and regions
The Saudi-led military coalition intercepted and destroyed four drones launched over several Saudi regions, including Riyadh, as Houthi attacks continue against Saudi targets.
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The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Al Jazeera English reported. Coalition spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki said the interceptions took place over the regions of Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the southern region. [1]
Major-General Turki al-Maliki also shared footage showing air force operations intercepting cruise missiles and drones, according to Al Jazeera English. The strikes were aimed at targeting ballistic missile launchers. [1]
The latest incidents are part of a wave of Houthi strikes aimed at Saudi Arabian airports and oil facilities, Al Jazeera English reported. Saudi Arabia previously launched a military intervention in Yemen in March 2015 at the request of ousted Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi after Houthi forces took control of Sanaa. [1][3]
In short
- Saudi-led forces intercepted four drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the southern region.
- Coalition spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki confirmed the intercepts occurred on Saturday.
- Major-General Turki al-Maliki released footage of air force operations targeting missiles and drones.
Sources
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- [1]Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending helpAl Jazeera English, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending helpYahoo, 1h ago
Background
- [3]Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war on Wikipedia
- [4]April 2024 Iranian strikes on Israel on Wikipedia
- [5]Egypt on Grokipedia
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