Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi drones near Riyadh
What happened The Saudi-led coalition said air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthis toward the Riyadh area. The coalition announced the interception on 26 September. The coalition gave no casualty figures.
Other reports The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned what it called ballistic missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis on the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, and said the attacks violated Saudi sovereignty and threatened civilian safety and regional stability. The GCC statement was reported on 26 September by Middle East Monitor and cited Anadolu as its source.
Sources - Saudi-led coalition, announcement posted 26 September (reported by ahlulhaqqn at 06:29 UTC on 26 September). - Gulf Cooperation Council, statement reported by Middle East Monitor citing Anadolu, 26 September.
Where and when Riyadh area, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The coalition said the interception took place on 25 September; the announcement was posted on 26 September.
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