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Saudi defenses intercept Houthi drone launched toward Najran airport

The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched a drone targeting Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia. (File/SPA)
The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched a drone targeting Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia. (File/SPA)
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22 Nov 2021 01:11:04 GMT9
22 Nov 2021 01:11:04 GMT9
  • Drone fragments and shrapnel landed in Al-Araysah neighborhood in Najran
  • No casualties have been reported

Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the Kingdom’s southern region, state TV reported on Sunday.

The Arab coalition said the drone was targeting Najran airport, adding that drone fragments and shrapnel landed in Al-Araysah neighborhood in Najran, however no casualties have been reported.

The drone that was intercepted was launched from Sanaa airport to carry out the attack on Najran airport, the coalition said.

It added that response options are now on the table for the Iran-backed group’s attempt to target the airport.

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