Saudi defenses intercept drone launched by Yemen's Houthi militia towards Khamis Mushait

Spokesman of Arab coalition Col. Turki Al-Maliki gestures during a press conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh. (File/AFP)

RIYADH: The Arab coalition said on Sunday that Saudi defenses had destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward southern Saudi Arabia, state TV reported.
The coalition said the drone was targeting the city of Khamis Mushait, adding that the Houthis continue to deliberately target civilians and civilian objects in the Kingdom.
It added that it is “taking operational measures to protect civilians and deal with the imminent threat.”
On Saturday, the coalition said Saudi air defenses intercepted 17 armed drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis toward the Kingdom.