Saudi Arabia: Houthi Drone Falls on School, No Injuries

A substantial section of the roof of the school building in Asir is seen badly damaged. SPA
A substantial section of the roof of the school building in Asir is seen badly damaged. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: Houthi Drone Falls on School, No Injuries

A substantial section of the roof of the school building in Asir is seen badly damaged. SPA
A substantial section of the roof of the school building in Asir is seen badly damaged. SPA

Saudi Arabia said Sunday a bomb-laden drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi militias crash-landed in the premises of a school in the southern province of Asir.

The Saudi Press Agency said civil defense authorities had received a report that a projectile launched from Yemen by the Houthis had fallen on a school in Asir. The projectile turned out to be a drone, the agency reported, citing the Asir civil defense directorate.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Türkiye's President on Victory Day

People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)
People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Türkiye's President on Victory Day

People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)
People watch Türkiye's forces parade for Victory Day, in Istanbul, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the anniversary of his country's Victory Day.

He wished the President constant health and happiness and steady progress and prosperity for the Turkish government and people.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Erdogan a similar cable on the occasion.