Turki al-Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces (supporting the legitimate government in Yemen) announced overnight that at 6:50 p.m. yesterday, "Saudi air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Houthis before it could penetrate the airspace over the holy city of Mecca." He added: "This is a deliberate act against a religious site and a spiritual center for millions of Muslims around the world. This act will be remembered as a black stain in the history of the Houthis and constitutes a deliberate attempt to provoke the sentiments of millions of Muslims."
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen: We intercepted Houthi drone heading for Mecca
Lior Ben Ari|
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