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Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone launched from Yemen

A Patriot missile battery is seen near Prince Sultan air base at Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 20, 2020. (AFP)
A Patriot missile battery is seen near Prince Sultan air base at Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 20, 2020. (AFP)
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05 Aug 2021 11:08:13 GMT9
05 Aug 2021 11:08:13 GMT9

Arab News

RIYADH: The Arab coalition said on Wednesday that Saudi air defenses intercepted an explosive-laden drone launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen, state TV reported.

The coalition said the drone was targeting the southern city of Khamis Mushait.

It added that it is taking operational measures to thwart all hostile attempts to target populated areas and civilians objects in the Kingdom, in accordance with international law.

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