Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a Houthi explosive drone launched toward southern Saudi Arabia, according to an announcement from the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen on Wednesday. The coalition confirmed the continued attempts by Houthi militias to deliberately target civilians and civilian objects. It added, "We take operational measures to protect civilians and address the imminent threat."
Two Drones and Four Ballistic Missiles
It is noteworthy that Saudi air defenses had intercepted and destroyed two explosive drones and four ballistic missiles fired by Houthi militias toward Jazan on Tuesday. It is mentioned that for some time, these militias have been attempting to target civilian and economic sites in the Kingdom, in efforts that have drawn condemnation from several Arab and Western countries, which emphasized their support for the Kingdom and its security, denouncing the Houthi terrorist attacks. These repeated and escalating Houthi attempts come at a time when the United Nations is trying to establish a ceasefire in Yemen to restart negotiations towards a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict for years.
