Coalition: Saudi air defenses intercept drone headed towards Khamis Mushait

Image of a seized truck that was carrying drones on its way to the Houthi rebels in December 2016 [ALyemenNow/Twitter]

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said early on Sunday that Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Iran-aligned Houthis towards the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, state media reported, Reuters reported.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said on Twitter that Houthis targeted King Khalid air base in Khamis Mushait with a drone earlier, adding that the “hit was precise”.

There was no confirmation from Saudi authorities of any damages.

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