Saudi air defenses down Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi drone targeting Mecca on Friday, the second such attempt this week as attacks across the kingdom intensify.
POLICY WIRE — Mecca, Saudi Arabia — Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi‑launched drone aimed at the Mecca region on Friday, marking the second reported attempt to strike the holy city this week.
The coalition’s forces said the unmanned aircraft was neutralized before it could breach prohibited airspace, underscoring heightened vigilance amid a surge in attacks across Saudi territory.
Houthi officials have denied directing the device at the sacred site, even as Iranian‑aligned militants continue to launch missiles and drones toward Saudi targets.
Authorities noted that the day before, debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded a civilian in Riyadh, highlighting the expanding threat landscape.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
