Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones aimed at south

Dubai: The Saudi-led military coalition engaged in Yemen said on Sunday night it intercepted and destroyed a second, explosives-laden drone launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards southern Saudi Arabia, Saudi state media reported.

No casualties or damage were reported.

The coalition said earlier it had intercepted the first drone launched by the Houthi movement towards the southern region.

The coalition, in statements carried by Saudi state media, said the attacks were aimed at civilian targets.