The illegality of Houthi attacks that threatened holy cities

The illegality of Houthi attacks that threatened holy cities

In brief

24, Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles heading toward the regions of Makkah and Madinah. Debris fell in four places between Jeddah and Taif. Six days later, a drone was shot down near Makkah. The Houthis denied targeting the holy cities, saying they aimed only at oil facilities and military bases.

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