Saudi-led coalition intercepts 3 Al Houthi missiles

Spokesman says missiles targeted civilians in cities of Najran and Jizan

Last updated: June 23, 2020 | 06:08

Reuters

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Saudi soldiers stand alert at the border with Yemen in Najran, Saudi Arabia on April 21, 2015.

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Cairo: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said early on Tuesday it intercepted three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards the Saudi Arabian cities of Najran and Jizan, according to the Saudi state TV.

Colonel Turki Al Malki, spokesman for the coalition, said in a statement the missiles were targeting civilians.

The coalition also intercepted eight drones laden with explosives and launched towards the Kingdom on Monday, according to the Coalition. The drones were also launched by the Iran-aligned Houthis, it said.

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