Saudi Arabia has reported Houthi missiles fired in the regions of Mecca several times, with the group denying it fired towards the holy city.
Saudi "Destroys Houthi Drone" In Mecca, Group Call It "Fabrication"
In short
Saudi Arabia reported that it successfully destroyed a Houthi drone operating in the Mecca region. Following the announcement, the Houthi movement dismissed the official statement entirely, labeling the reported incident as a complete fabrication. This latest exchange follows a pattern of prior Saudi accusations involving Houthi missiles being launched toward the same area. Throughout these repeated episodes, the group has steadfastly denied directing any weapons toward the holy city.
Key points
- Disagreements persist over whether Mecca has been targeted by hostile unmanned aerial veh…: Disagreements persist over whether Mecca has been targeted by hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.
- The Houthi movement consistently denies launching any military strikes against holy Islam…: The Houthi movement consistently denies launching any military strikes against holy Islamic sites.
- Conflicting accounts between Saudi forces and Houthi representatives continue to define c…: Conflicting accounts between Saudi forces and Houthi representatives continue to define cross-border airspace disputes.