SAUDI ARABIA

Arab Coalition destroys armed Houthi drone targeting Jazan

May 20, 2021



Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —
The Arab Coalition on Thursday intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia toward the Saudi city of Jazan, a statement from the coalition said.

In the statement, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said that the Houthi militia continues to try to target civilians, adding: “It is taking operational measures to protect civilians and civilian facilities from terrorist attacks."

A week ago, the Arab Coalition said it intercepted and destroyed as many as 8 armed drones and 3 ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia targeting Saudi Arabia.

The coalition in a statement lauded its success thwarting hostile acts that violate all international laws and norms."

A day before the multiple attacks, the coalition destroyed a booby-trapped boat in the south of the Red Sea.


May 20, 2021
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