The Zioneer reports that Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone last night as it attempted to enter the airspace of Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. This is the second time the city has been targeted by the Iran-backed group, following a ballistic missile strike in 2017.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca overnight, marking the second attempt to strike the holy city in nine years, according to reports monitored by The Zioneer. The first attempt occurred in 2017 when a ballistic missile was fired toward Mecca. The incident comes amid a broader escalation in the Gulf region, where Houthi forces have been active against Saudi Arabia and its allies. No damage or casualties from the interception have been reported.
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