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Saudi Arabia claims Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca; Houthis deny targeting holy site

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Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying a drone launched by Houthi rebels near Mecca, Islam's holiest city. The Houthis, however, denied conducting any operations targeting Mecca, stating their military actions are directed at Saudi oil facilities and military bases. AI

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Saudi Arabia claims Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca; Houthis deny targeting holy site

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Saudi Arabia says Houthis-launched drone destroyed near Mecca, group denies

    Saudi Arabia said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Islam’s holiest city, a claim the Houthis denied. A coalition spokesman, Major General Turki al-Malki, said the drone was intercepted in the region surrounding Mecc…

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