Saudi coalition stops drones and missiles

RIYADH: Eight drones and three missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Saudi Arabia were intercepted overnight, the Saudi-led coalition involved in a war in Yemen announced yesterday.

Saudi air defences have intercepted and destroyed eight explosive-laden drones and three ballistic missiles targeting Saudi Arabia, the coalition said in a statement.

The statement said that the “hostile” attacks were targeting civilians, adding that the coalition is taking strict measures to protect civilians.

The incidents were part of frequent attacks in Saudi Arabia, especially border cities. The Abha International Airport was targeted on Monday with a missile that was intercepted by the coalition.