Houthi Missile Interceptions Leave Shrapnel In Mecca, Medina Regions
Saudi Arabia’s civil defence agency reported shrapnel falling in the Mecca and Medina regions after intercepting two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Debris landed at several locations, including Jeddah and Taif. The warning followed Houthi claims of attacks on Saudi airports, an air base, oil facilities and a pipeline.
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- Saudi Says Shrapnel Fell In Mecca, Medina After Houthi Attack.
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NDTV: This comes hours after the agency warned of "potential danger" for four of its western provinces, including Mecca.
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Free Press Journal (IN): Saudi Arabia’s civil defence agency reported shrapnel falling in the Mecca and Medina regions after intercepting two ballistic missiles laun
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