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Coalition Downs Armed Drone, 2 Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthis

Arab Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki. SPA

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Thursday that it intercepted and downed an armed drone and two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militias towards Saudi Arabia.

In a statement, Coalition spokesman Col. Turki al-Malki said the joint forces were able to down the drone and destroy the ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group to target civilians in Khamis Mushait.

He accused the terrorist militias of violating the international humanitarian law and of threatening regional and international security.

Malki also said that the Houthis have thwarted efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen.

He reiterated that the command of the Coalition’s joint forces would continue to take the necessary measures to deal with the terrorist aggression of the Houthis in line with the international humanitarian law.

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