Saudi Arabia says Houthi-launched drone destroyed near Mecca; group denies.
They publishedSaudi Arabia says Houthis-launched drone destroyed near Mecca, group denies
First reporttribune.com.pk · 30 Oct, 01:52Z
Latest reportdailymaverick.co.za · 30 Oct, 09:45Z
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Why it matters
What
Houthis say their operations target oil facilities and military bases, not the holy city.
Why
The dispute follows earlier claims of attacks aimed at Mecca and Medina.
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Summary
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone in the Makkah region.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced the interception on X.
- Earlier the coalition claimed it destroyed a Houthi cruise missile targeting western Saudi Arabia.
- Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, including oil facilities and airports, were reported.
- The incident occurs amid escalating hostilities between the coalition and Houthis.
Summary
- Houthis deny Saudi-led coalition claim of a drone over the Mecca region.
- Yahya Saree says the group has not carried out any operation targeting Saudi territory today.
- Coalition previously stated it destroyed a drone launched by Houthis in Mecca region.
- The report is dated 30 October 2026 with 06:09 GMT timestamp.
- The exchange involves claims of aggression between Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone in Mecca region on Oct. 30.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki announced the interception on X.
- Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree denied the attack toward Saudi territory that day.
- Al-Malki also said a Houthi cruise missile toward western Saudi Arabia was intercepted.
- Saudi Civil Defense reported debris from two intercepted missiles caused minor injuries.
Summary
- Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a drone near Mecca, claimed to be Houthi-origin.
- Houthis denied any operations targeting Mecca or the Saudi holy city.
- Saudi coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki reported the interception around Mecca.
- Houthis state operations target oil facilities and military bases, not Mecca.
- The report follows prior claims of missiles/drones directed at Mecca and Medina.
Summary
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree rejected coalition claims on X.
- Saree said the group had not carried out any operation toward Saudi territory.
- Houthis say their operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases.
- The group has previously denied targeting Mecca and Medina.
- Saudi-led coalition had accused drones targeting Mecca area, which Houthis denied.