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Arab coalition destroys eight Houthi drones targeting southern Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched a drone toward Khamis Mushait, southern Saudi Arabia. (SPA/File)
The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched a drone toward Khamis Mushait, southern Saudi Arabia. (SPA/File)
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19 Jun 2021 09:06:28 GMT9
19 Jun 2021 09:06:28 GMT9

Arab News

  • Iran-backed Houthi militia have consistently launched attacks against the Kingdom

RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabian air defenses on Saturday destroyed seven more armed drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi militias toward the south of the kingdom, state television cited the Saudi-led coalition as saying.

The Arab coalition earlier intercepted a Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait, Al-Ekhbariya TV reported..

The coalition, which is fighting to restore the legitimacy of the internationally recognized government in Yemen, said it will take all measures to protect civilians in accordance with international law.

The Iran-backed Houthi militia have consistently launched attacks against the Kingdom.

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