Saudi Arabia thwarts Houthi drone attack on 91st National Day Commemoration
The Houthi group launched five armed drones into Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening (23/9) as the Kingdom celebrates its 91st national day, state media Al-Ekhbariya TV and Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The armed drones arrived unexpectedly and were able to be intercepted and destroyed by air defenses before they could do any harm.
"The Joint Forces Command confirms that all necessary operational measures are taken to protect the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its citizens and residents to neutralize and destroy cross-border attacks," the SPA report said.
In a tweet, Al-Ekhbariyah TV said the 4th and 5th drones came just before midnight as Saudi National Day celebrations continued.
On Wednesday (22/9), Houthi terrorists launched three drones towards the southwestern Saudi city of Khamis Mushayt, all of which were shot down.
Other Houthi Activities
On Monday, sekilas tentang togel singapur Coalition forces destroyed two bomb-laden ships planned by the Houthis for use in Yemen's northwestern port city.
Critics say the Houthis are a courageous terror group and the US government has declared them a global terrorist organization.
The Houthis, however, have refused to respond positively to the UN-brokered peace talks.