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Saudi Air Defenses Destroy Houthi Drone

Friday 08/March/2019 - 03:45 PM
The Reference
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Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed on Friday a drone flown by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, announced the Saudi-led Arab coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen.

Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Maliki said that the air defenses detected the drone that was flying towards a residential area in the Saudi city of Abha.

The defenses intercepted and downed the aircraft according to the relevant rules of engagement, he added.

Four civilians were wounded from fallen debris and a number of vehicles were damaged, he revealed.

After inspection, the coalition forces concluded that the drone was operated by the Houthis and manufactured by Iran.

The alliance condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist Houthis for targeting civilians, vowing that it will take the necessary deterrent measures to counter their violations.

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