Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca
· Sports · Al Jazeera, ABC News (AU), Reuters
Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Houthis before it entered the restricted airspace of way. This incident triggered a security alert in the holy city for the first time since 2017 attacks. way way Turki al-Maliki condemned the strike as an attempt to frighten worshippers and civilians, stating the security of the two holy mosques is a red line. Houthi sources mathematically denied any threat to Mecca or other holy sites, calling the claims misinformation. The Saudi-led coalition stated it would respond firmly to such attacks.
Why it matters
The incident marks a sharp escalation in the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis rebels, threatening the safety of one of Islam's most significant religious sites.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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