Saudi air defence intercepts two Houthi missiles; debris falls in Mecca region
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Saudi air defence forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired towards the Mecca region by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi fighters, Saudi authorities said.
Debris from the intercepted missiles fell across several locations, including Sabouha village, according to a statement by Saudi Civil Defence.
Saudi Civil Defence condemned the attack as a severe violation of international humanitarian law targeting civilian objects. The Houthis made no immediate statement, though they have previously denied targeting Islam's holy cities.
