The Saudi-led military coalition stated that its air defense system intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone attempting to enter the airspace over Mecca.
According to the coalition, the drone was intercepted before it could enter the restricted airspace surrounding Mecca.
The coalition declared that the protection of the Two Holy Mosques is a “red line” and affirmed that it would take necessary measures against the Houthis.
Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki stated that this was the second attempt by the Houthis to target Mecca; a ballistic missile had previously been fired at the city in July 2017.
It is worth noting that on Tuesday night, sirens had also sounded in the Saudi cities of Jazan, Abha, and Khamis Mushait due to potential threats of attack, though the warning was lifted shortly thereafter.
On Monday, 13 civilians were injured following multiple attacks involving ballistic missiles and drones launched by Houthi forces against Saudi Arabia.
