RIYADH, Feb 14 (NNN-SPA) – The Saudi-led coalition said yesterday that, it foiled a new attack launched by the Houthi militia, on the Abha International Airport in south-western Saudi Arabia, the country’s official news agency reported.
The coalition spokesperson, Turki Al Malki, said that, a bomb-laden drone, launched by the Houthis towards the airport yesterday morning, was destroyed.
Also using bomb-laden drones, the Houthis on Wednesday attacked the Abha airport, causing a civilian plane on the tarmac to catch fire. No injuries were reported.
The Houthi militia has been targeting Saudi cities near the border, with missiles and drones. Most of the attacks were foiled before they could reach their targets.
The coalition will complete in Mar, its sixth year of war in Yemen, against the Houthis, in support of the government of Yemeni President, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.– NNN-SPA
