Saudi Arabia’s defense forces intercept Houthi ballistic missile over Najran

March 29, 2021

Al Arabiya English:

 

Saudi Arabia’s defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile over the city of Najran on Friday morning, Al Arabiya sources said.

Najran, is a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia near the border with Yemen.

The Arab Coalition later confirmed that a missile was intercepted over the city. The Houthis were targeting civilian objects that are protected under international law, the Arab Coalition said.

The foiled attack comes less than 24 hours after the Ministry of Energy announced that a petroleum distribution terminal in Jazan was hit by a Houthi projectile, causing it to catch on fire.

The Kingdom’s air defenses also intercepted and destroyed on Thursday eight explosive drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis targeting civilian areas in Saudi Arabia…

 

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