Houthi militia launches drone toward Saudi Arabia

A file photo of a Houthi drone. Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched a drone from Sanaa on Tuesday toward Saudi Arabia. (AP/File Photo)
  • Houthis have stepped up attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia
  • Coalition statement denied reports drone targeted Abha Airport

RIYADH: Houthi militia launched a drone from Sanaa on Tuesday and, according to an Arab coalition statement, it landed on civilians in Amran. 

The Houthi's Al-Masirah TV said the drone had been targeting Abha Airport in southwest Saudi Arabia near the Yemeni border, but a coalition statement said it had not targeted the airport.

The Houthis, who control the Yemeni capital Sanaa and most of its populous areas, have stepped up attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia in recent months.

In response, the Arab coalition fighting in support of the legitimate government against the Houthis has targeted military sites belonging to the group, especially around Sanaa.