Saudi Arabia Says It Intercepted Houthi Drone Near Makkah, Warns of Further Measures

Saudi Arabia has said that its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone near Makkah last evening. The spokesperson for the ‘Coalition Forces to Support Legitimacy in Yemen’, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, described the incident as the second attempted Houthi attack on Makkah, referring to an earlier ballistic missile incident in 2017.

He also warned that the Saudi-led coalition would take necessary measures against further attacks. Meanwhile, the Houthis have denied targeting Makkah.

Saudi Arabia Warns Against Further Attacks

Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the Saudi-led coalition would take necessary measures in response to any further attacks. The statement came after Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed the drone near Makkah.

Houthis Deny Targeting Makkah

The Houthis have denied targeting Makkah in connection with the incident. The reported drone interception comes amid a sharp escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia has described the incident as the second attempted Houthi attack on Makkah, citing an earlier ballistic missile incident in 2017.