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Arab Coalition intercepts explosive Houthi drone

  • 11 Oct 2020
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The Arab Coalition Forces intercepts an explosive-laden drone early on Sunday. File photo

The Arab Coalition Forces to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone early Sunday launched by the Iranian backed Houthi militia towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

In a statement, coalition spokesman Colonel Turki Al Malki said that Coalition Forces destroyed the drone which was "systematically and deliberately" targeting civilians and civilian areas in Najran city.

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