Saudi-led coalition intercepts 3 drones north of Riyadh

Amid intensifying fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's pro-Iran rebels Houthi, a drone attack was attempted targeting the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on the 13th (local time).

Turki al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition and Saudi Ministry of Defense, said on the social media site

However, spokesman Almalki did not comment on the person responsible for the attack or the extent of the damage.

However, he later announced in a separate message, "We will soon issue an evacuation warning to civilians in an area of ​​Sanaa (Yemeni's capital) to conduct special operations."

In response, the Houthi rebels also warned in a statement that if they carry out an attack targeting Sanaa, there will be harsh and painful retaliation against Riyadh.

Additionally, the Houthis previously claimed that Saudi Arabia had carried out retaliatory airstrikes in northern Yemen.

According to Houthi-run Al Masira broadcasting, the Saudi coalition carried out at least three airstrikes on Saada Province, the rebels' northern stronghold, this morning, and also struck the northern and western regions the night before.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sariah claimed, "We shot down a Saudi armed drone that was carrying out a hostile mission in Saada."

In Yemen, ground fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and rebels is intensifying.

The Yemeni government reported that fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces and coalition forces continued in Taiz province this morning, and fighter jets carried out nine airstrikes on rebel facilities.

Recently, the Houthi rebels have been increasing the level of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's airports and major oil facilities.

In recent days, the worst casualties in years have been reported, with at least 14 people killed and more than 300 injured due to intensive attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.