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16 Travelers Injured in Jazan by Debris from Houthi Drone Downed by Coalition

Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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16 Travelers Injured in Jazan by Debris from Houthi Drone Downed by Coalition

Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Damage is seen at Jazan airport after the attack. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced on Monday that it had destroyed an armed drone, fired by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, against King Abdullah Airport in Jazan.

The debris from the drone fell around the airport, injuring 16 civilians from various nationalities, it added.

Three travelers are in critical condition.

The coalition revealed that the drone was launched from Sanaa International Airport with the purpose to carry out attacks against civilians.

Earlier, the coalition carried out an operation in Sanaa in response to the Houthis' firing of another drone that also targeted Jazan.

No one was injured in that attack.

The coalition vowed to neutralize the Houthis' sophisticated capabilities in order to protect civilians.

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Saudi Interior Minister, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Co-chair 2nd Security, Military Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Co-chair 2nd Security, Military Committee Meeting

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz is seen at the meeting. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani co-chaired on Wednesday the second 2024 meeting of the Security and Military Committee established by the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

Prince Abdulaziz began the meeting, which was held virtually, by emphasizing that the session aims to enhance security cooperation upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Saudi delegation is seen the meeting. (SPA)

He highlighted the exceptional relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar under the leadership of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Prince Abdulaziz congratulated Sheikh Saoud on his appointment as deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs. He also congratulated the Qatari government and people on their National Day and wished the country continued security and stability.

Officials are seen at the meeting. (SPA)

He praised the efforts of the working teams from both sides in implementing the agreed-upon initiatives.

The meeting, which was attended by several Saudi officials, reviewed several topics on its agenda.