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Saudi Arabia Claims Interception of Two Houthi Drones
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group attempted to launch drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, and the country's southern region, but two drones were intercepted and destroyed midair, according to the Saudi-led military coalition.
Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki announced the incident on Saturday.
In a statement posted on the US-based social media platform X, Al-Maliki said two drones launched by Houthi militias had been intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia.
The statement did not provide details about possible casualties or damage to property.
The incident comes amid rising tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition has recently reported intercepting several missiles and drones launched towards the kingdom.
The conflict in Yemen began after the Houthis seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and several provinces in 2014. In 2015, a Saudi-led military coalition intervened in Yemen to support the country's internationally recognised government.