Arab coalition intercepts, destroys Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait

The Iranian-backed militia has been intensifing its attempts to target civilians in Saudi Arabia. (File/AFP)

• The coalition said it is taking operational measures to deal with sources of threat to protect civilians and civilian objects
• The coalition confirmed that the Houthis’ attempt to target civilians was a serious violation of international law

DUBAI: The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushait, state news agency SPA reported.
The coalition said it is taking operational measures to deal with sources of threat to protect civilians and civilian objects.

#عاجل #التحالف: الدفاع الجوي يعترض ويدمر طائرة دون طيار مفخخة أطلقت باتجاه خميس مشيط. #واس_عام

— واس العام (@SPAregions) May 8, 2021

The coalition also confirmed that the Houthis’ attempt to target civilians was a serious violation of international law.

#عاجل#التحالف: نتخذ الإجراءات العملياتية للتعامل مع مصادر التهديد لحماية المدنيين والأعيان المدنية.#واس_عام

— واس العام (@SPAregions) May 8, 2021

The Iran-backed militia has been intensifying attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting key oil facilities and civilians amid international and Arab condemnation in support of the Kingdom’s security.