Urdu Report Desk
A missile attack in Saudi Arabia’s southern city of Najran injured six people and damaged three houses and three vehicles, according to the Saudi Civil Defence. The incident comes amid continued attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Civil Defence reported the casualties and property damage following the projectile attack, although further details about the victims were not provided.
Saudi Forces Intercept Attacks
Separately, Saudi-led coalition forces thwarted attacks targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait and Abha.
The forces intercepted a drone over Riyadh and shot down two ballistic missiles in Khamis Mushait. The Saudi-led coalition also released footage showing strikes against Houthi missile launchers.
National Guard Helicopter Crashes in Najran
Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said a National Guard helicopter crashed in Najran because of a technical malfunction.
Both officers aboard the helicopter were killed in the crash. No further details about the incident were provided.
Yemeni Forces Continue Operations Against Houthis
Meanwhile, Yemen’s government forces continued operations against Houthi targets.
According to the report, 1,417 strikes were carried out against Houthi targets over a 24-hour period, leaving 800 Houthi fighters dead or wounded. The operations also destroyed 190 military vehicles and other assets.
