Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile targeting Mecca - coalition

Published time: 27 Jul, 2017 21:27
Edited time: 27 Jul, 2017 22:58

Saudi Arabian armed forces have successfully intercepted a missile launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels that was targeting the city of Mecca, considered one of the holiest places in Islam, the Saudi coalition said in a statement.

Air defense units stationed in the area of Taif, located not far from Mecca, intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces from Yemen that was intended to hit the Muslim holy city, the coalitions said in a statement published by the official press agency.

It also specifically mentioned that Taif international airport was not affected by the incident.

https://www.rt.com/news/397765-saudi-mecca-missile-intercept/