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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

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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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