Coalition destroys Houthi drones fired at Saudi Arabia

The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed three drones launched by the Houthi militia. (File/AFP)

• Attacks come four days after a passenger aircraft was damaged in a drone raid on Abha airport
• The booby trapped drones launched by the Houthis targeted civilians, Col. Turki Al-Maliki said

LONDON: The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthi militia toward Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

A third drone was shot down early on Monday.
The booby trapped drones launched by the Houthis targeted civilians and civilian property, coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said. 
Speaking to Al Arabiya after the attack, Al-Maliki said “civilians are a red line” and that the coalition would respond by targeting Houthi militia leaders and members.
The afternoon attack comes four days after a passenger aircraft was damaged in a drone raid on Abha airport.

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