The Saudi-led coalition has destroyed two drones in recent operations, with one intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and another in the eastern province. The Houthis reported two air attacks in Hodeidah, indicating ongoing tensions between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Saudi-led coalition says drones targeting Riyadh, Eastern Province destroyed
18 October 2026 01:56 BST
The Saudi-led coalition says its forces intercepted and destroyed a drone in Riyadh region and another in the eastern province.
Houthis, meanwhile, said the coalition carried out two air attacks in the port city of Hodeidah.
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