Debris Falls in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, After Interception of Houthi Missiles
- Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense warned of a potential hostile aerial threat in Mecca Province before announcing that the danger had passed minutes later.
- Similar alerts covered Jeddah, Taif, and Yanbu, and residents were urged to follow safety guidance.
- The Saudi-led coalition said air defenses intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, Taif, and Yanbu.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs said about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims had returned home during the previous week, while more than 10,000 others traveled back on available flights.
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Saudi issues 'potential danger' warning for Mecca, Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's civil defence agency issued warnings of potential danger for several western provinces including Mecca. The alerts concerned major cities like Jeddah, Taif, and Yanbu and were quickly rescinded. Residents were advised to seek safety as Yemeni Houthis targeted the kingdom's infrastructure in recent conflicts. Interceptions of ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu were reported on the same day.
Debris falls in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, after interception of Houthi missiles
RIYADH: Debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia fell in several locations across western Saudi Arabia on Saturday, including near the holy city of Makkah. The missiles were intercepted as they headed toward their targets, a spokesperson for the Saudi Civil Defense said. Parts of the missiles fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas, which is just 20 kilometers from Makkah's Grand Mosque – Islam's ho…
Saudi Arabia issues emergency alert over hostile aerial threat in Mecca; later claims danger has passed - The Tribune
Saudi authorities on Saturday issued an emergency alert warning of a “hostile aerial threat” in the city of Mecca, with the danger later reported to have passed.
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