Saudi Arabia says debris from intercepted missiles falls in Mecca region
Saudi officials said debris from two intercepted Houthi missiles fell in the Mecca region as air defenses also stopped drones and cruise missiles.
- On Wednesday, the Saudi-led military coalition intercepted 7 Houthi projectiles, including missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh, Mecca, and western Saudi Arabia.
- Hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and the kingdom have worsened since September, when the Houthis advanced toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic Red Sea chokepoint.
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree denied targeting Mecca with a drone, asserting that operations specifically target Saudi oil facilities and military bases instead.
- Saudi civil defence issued alerts for Taif, Yanbu, and Khamis Mushait on Wednesday, following a Sunday attack that damaged an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh.
- Last month, a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, underscoring the severity of regional tensions.
75 Articles
75 Articles
Debris from two Houthi missiles falls near Mecca after interception
IDF confirms Nasser Hospital strikes saying it targeted senior Hamas operative The IDF struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where a senior Hamas operative and additional members from Hamas’ military wing were operating. "They were targeted in an aerial strike to eliminate the threat they posed, after establishing a presence within the hospital complex," the IDF said.
Saudi Arabia intercepts two missiles, debris falls in Mecca region
Saudi state television identified the locations as Sabuhah village, about 35 km (22 miles) northeast of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, and Wadi Al Maghmas, about 21 km east of the mosque.
Debris from two ballistic missiles fell in the Mecca area after being intercepted and destroyed by Saudi air defenses. The Saudi Civil Defense said the missiles were fired by Yemen’s Houthis and debris fell in several locations, including the village of Sabuha. No casualties or material damage were reported in the statement. The Saudi Civil Defense described the alleged targeting of civilian objects as a “gross violation of international humanit…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
