Saudi Defenses Destroy Houthi Armed Drone Targeting Najran Airport

Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Defenses Destroy Houthi Armed Drone Targeting Najran Airport

Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Sunday that the Kingdom's air defenses shot down an armed drone fired by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen towards Najran

The aircraft attempted to attack Najran airport.

The coalition said the shrapnel from the drone landed on a nearby residential area.

No civilians were injured in the incident.

The drone was launched from Sanaa International Airport, revealed the coalition.

The Houthi attacks undermine the policy of restraint and efforts to reach a political solution in Yemen, it added, stressing that it reserves the right to counter the violations.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Pakistan on Independence Day

Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)
Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Pakistan on Independence Day

Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)
Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on his country's Independence Day.

He wished Zardari continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.

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