Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Houthi Drone Targeting Mecca

Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki identified this as the second instance of Houthi forces attempting to strike Mecca, following a ballistic missile launch in July 2017. The coalition remains focused on maintaining the sanctity of the site, prompting a swift intensification of defensive measures across the airspace surrounding the city. These repeated threats have heightened concerns regarding the safety of the millions of pilgrims who travel to the region each year for religious observances.