Arab Coalition Destroys Explosive-Laden Drone Fired by Houthis towards Saudi Arabia

On Thursday, The Arab coalition forces destroyed an explosive-laden drone fired by Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen towards the Kingdom.

In a statement, Arab coalition spokesman Turki Al Maliki said that the coalition forces were able, this morning, to intercept and destroy an explosive-laden drone launched systematically and deliberately by  Houthi militia to target civilians and civilian targets in Khamis Mushait.

On Wednesday, the United States (US) condemned the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport and blasted the Iran-backed militia for prolonging the war in Yemen.

“We condemn the Houthi attack today at the Abha International Airport, a Saudi Arabian civilian airport. The attack coincides with Special Envoy Lenderking’s first trip to the region,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at the White House.

Psaki was responding to a question from Al Arabiya, saying: “The Houthis, meanwhile, continually demonstrate a desire to prolong the war by attacking Saudi Arabia, including attacks on citizens.”

The Arab Coalition said on Wednesday a drone targeted Abha international airport, and a plane which was on the ground at the time caught fire. The Houthis later claimed the attack.