Coalition Intercepts and Destroys Two Houthi Drones Over Riyadh Region and Eastern Province

Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: A Houthi drone intercepted over the Riyadh region was destroyed, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, announced, adding that the drone had been fired by what he described as the terrorist Houthi militia.

The spokesperson said that a second drone was also intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Houthi Drone Intercepted Over Riyadh and Eastern Province

According to the coalition spokesperson, both drones were dealt with before they could reach their targets. The coalition did not immediately release further details regarding the intended targets of the drones or whether the interceptions caused any damage on the ground.

The Riyadh region is home to the Saudi capital, while the Eastern Province hosts major population centers and key parts of the Kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen

The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen was formed in 2015 in support of Yemen’s internationally recognized government. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki serves as the coalition’s official spokesperson and regularly issues statements on its operations and on attacks attributed to the Houthi militia.