Houthi missile fired towards Jazan intercepted by Saudi air defenses

May 24, 2018

Arab News:

DUBAI: Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militia towards the border province of Jazan in the early hours of Thursday morning, Al Ekhbariya TV reported.

The ballistic missile was launched from the Houthi strong-hold province of Saada. The missile was spotted at 1:58am on Thursday and was headed towards Jazan city, targeting civilian and populated areas. The Saudi Royal Air Force (RAFF) was able to intercept the missile and destroy it.

The Iranian-backed Houthis have fired a number of missiles over the border at Saudi cities, including the capital, Riyadh, in breach of international laws banning the targeting of civilian areas.

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