Saudi Arabia condemns and strongly opposes the Houthi armed group's drone attack on Mecca.
On the 16th local time, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning and strongly opposing the Houthi armed group's launch of a drone towards Mecca on the 15th.
The Saudi side emphasized that the cowardly attack on Mecca continues the Houthi armed group's practice of attacking and violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. This attempt marks the second attack on Mecca since the first attack on July 27, 2017.
Saudi Arabia once again calls on the international community to condemn these serious attacks and to take a firm stance against the Houthi armed group's attacks on civilian and economic facilities within Saudi territory, while also addressing the threats posed by Houthi militias to freedom of navigation at sea, commercial shipping, and international trade. Saudi Arabia reiterates that it has the legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the holy mosque and the safety of its pilgrims and visitors, as well as to maintain the security of the entire Saudi territory and its citizens and residents.
Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, stated earlier on the 16th that Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Yemeni Houthi armed group towards Mecca on the evening of the 15th. Houthi political bureau member Hizam Al-Asaad, on the same day, posted on social media that the allegations regarding the Houthi armed group's use of drones to attack Mecca are "lies."
(Reporter Zhang Yaning from the Central Radio and Television Station)
Houthi forces launched a drone attack on Mecca on the evening of the 15th, which was intercepted by Saudi air defense. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack, emphasizing its threat to the sanctity of the holy site. This incident marks the second attempt to target Mecca since July 2017, with Houthi officials labeling the accusations as false.
- Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi drone attack on Mecca.
- This is the second attempt to attack Mecca since July 2017.
- Saudi air defense intercepted and destroyed the drone before it reached Mecca.
- Houthi officials denied the accusations of the drone attack.