Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, drones; group denies targeting Mecca

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Saudi air defenses reportedly intercepted Houthi missiles and drones launched toward Riyadh, Mecca, and other areas, amid escalating hostilities between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed three cruise missiles, two drones, and two additional missiles; the Houthis denied targeting Mecca.

DUBAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Saudi air defences intercepted Houthi missiles and drones launched towards Riyadh, Mecca and other regions on Wednesday, as hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and the kingdom worsen. The Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Yemeni group said it had intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles headed to the Riyadh region, two drones aimed at Mecca and southern areas and two missiles pointed towards the west.

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