Arab coalition spokesman, Colonel Turki al-Malki, speaks as he displays the debris of a ballistic missile which he says was launched by Yemen's Houthi group towards the capital Riyadh, during a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 29, 2020. (Reuters)

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Arab Coalition intercepts Houthi drone in Yemeni airspace

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Reem Krimly, Al Arabiya English

Published: 18 April ,2021: 10:05 AM GST Updated: 18 April ,2021: 10:29 AM GST

The Arab Coalition on Sunday said it intercepted and destroyed a bomb-laden drone in Yemeni airspace launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia, according to a statement.

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“The militia’s hostile attempts are systematic and deliberate to target civilians and civilian objects,” the Arab Coalition said.

“We take the necessary operational measures to protect civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law,” they added.

On Friday, the Arab Coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards Saudi Arabia’s Jazan.

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