Arab coalition intercepts Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia

Houthis launched the armed drone on Aug. 30, 2020 toward Abha airport, but was also intercepted and destroyed, the Arab coalition said. (File/AFP)

• The Houthi drone was targeting civilian areas in the southern region

DUBAI: A Houthi drone targeting civilian areas in Saudi Arabia’s southern region was shot down by the Arab coalition, state news agency SPA reported citing Spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki.
Houthis launched the armed drone on Aug. 30, 2020 toward Abha airport, but was also intercepted and destroyed, the Arab coalition said.  
Although some shrapnel fell on the airport as the drone was destroyed, no injuries were reported, coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki added.