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Back|Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drones and Ballistic Missile
Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drones and Ballistic Missile
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Saudi Gazette·58 minutes ago·Defense·1 min read·🇸🇦Saudi Arabia

Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drones and Ballistic Missile

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  • Saudi air defenses intercepted two drones targeting the Riyadh region and a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait, according to Coalition spokesperson Maj.
  • Turki Al-Maliki.

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The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen is involved in an ongoing armed conflict with the Houthi militia.

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RIYADH — Saudi Air Defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Riyadh region. "We are monitoring and tracking a missile and drone threat toward the Kingdom,” said Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Al-Maliki also stated that the Saudi air defenses also intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militia toward the southern city of Khamis Mushait.

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  • ?Were there any casualties or damage from the interception?
  • ?What specific type of drones were used?

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This article was originally published by Saudi Gazette.

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  • Saudi air defenses intercepted two drones targeting the Riyadh region and a ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait, according to Coalition spokesperson Maj.
  • Turki Al-Maliki.

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