Saudi-Led coalition destroys explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthis - SPA

The Saudi-led coalition forces fighting in Yemen on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone over Yemeni airspace fired by Iran-aligned Houthis towards Saudi Arabia, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported. A Houthi military spokesman said on Sunday they launched an attack with drones on Saudi Abha International airport.


Reuters | Riyadh | Updated: 07-09-2020 01:16 IST | Created: 07-09-2020 01:14 IST
Saudi-Led coalition destroys explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthis - SPA
Representative image Image Credit: Devdiscourse News Desk
  • Country:
  • Saudi Arabia

The Saudi-led coalition forces fighting in Yemen on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone over Yemeni airspace fired by Iran-aligned Houthis towards Saudi Arabia, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.

A Houthi military spokesman said on Sunday they launched an attack with drones on Saudi Abha International airport. It aimed at "military sites and sensitive targets" which were accurately hit, spokesman Yahya Sarea said. The coalition did not mention an attack on Abha International airport.

 

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Give Feedback