RIYADH – Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis toward the Riyadh region early Saturday, according to the Saudi-led coalition.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said Saudi forces were monitoring missile and drone threats directed at the kingdom. He said both drones heading toward Riyadh were successfully intercepted.
The incident came amid renewed cross-border hostilities between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, following a recent escalation in Yemen’s conflict.
The Houthis have carried out several missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets in recent days, while Saudi-backed forces continue fighting the group inside Yemen.
