Saudi Royal Air Force intercepts explosive-laden drone from Houthi miltants

The drone was targeted at the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan: SPA tweeted

Last updated: May 27, 2019 | 09:09

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Al Houthis claim drone strike on Saudi city of Jizan

Dubai: The Saudi Royal Air Force has reportedly intercepted and taken down an anti-aircraft drone carrying explosives from the Houthi militant group. The drone was targeted at the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jizan, a tweet by the Saudi Press Agency said.

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