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Saudi Arabia reports missile debris falls in Mecca region
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that debris from intercepted missiles fell in the Mecca region following an attack. The Houthi group has consistently denied targeting Islam's two holiest cities, claiming their operations focus on military and strategic objectives.
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Saudi Arabian authorities reported that debris from intercepted missiles landed in the Mecca region following what appeared to be an aerial attack. The kingdom's defence systems engaged the incoming projectiles, with fragments falling across the sacred area that is home to Islam's holiest site.
The Houthi movement has repeatedly denied directing attacks at Mecca and Medina, Islam's two most revered cities. The group has maintained that their military operations are aimed exclusively at military installations and strategic targets in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
The incident marks the latest in a series of aerial incidents in Saudi Arabia involving the Houthi group. The Iran-aligned movement has been involved in an ongoing conflict in the Arabian Peninsula, and cross-border attacks have periodically escalated tensions in the region.
Saudi Arabia's air defence systems have been actively engaged in intercepting various projectiles and drones launched from Yemen. The kingdom has maintained a robust air defence posture amid regional tensions and periodic security incidents affecting both military and civilian areas.