Arab coalition intercepts Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushayt

Arab coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki. (File/AFP)

• The coalition is taking operational measures to protect civilians and objects from hostile attempts
• The OIC strongly condemned the attempt to target the Kingdom

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward southern Saudi Arabia, state TV reported on Sunday.
The coalition said the drone was targeting the southwestern city of Khamis Mushayt, adding that the Iran-backed group continues its attempts to target civilians.
“We are taking operational measures to protect civilians and civilian objects,” the coalition added in a statement.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Houthis’ failed attempt to target innocent civilians in Khamis Mushayt with a booby-trapped drone. 
Secretary-General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen said the OIC also condemned the terrorist practices committed by the militia and those who support, finance and provide it with weapons.
Al-Othaimeen reiterated the OIC’s support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its security and stability and the safety of citizens and residents.
The UAE and Bahrain also strongly denounced the attack and affirmed their full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.