"Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen": Intercepted and destroyed a drone that attempted to enter the airspace of Makkah Al-Mukarramah

The official spokesperson for the Coalition Forces, the “Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen,” Major General Turki Al-Maliki, stated that the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted and destroyed an enemy drone launched by the terrorist Houthi militia before it entered the prohibited airspace over Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

In a statement, Major General Al-Maliki clarified that this hostile and terrorist attempt is the second targeting of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, following the first attempt, which involved the launch of a ballistic missile on July 27, 2017. He emphasized that this act can only be described as a disgraceful attempt to target the site of divine revelation, the land of the message, and the destination of the hearts of millions of Muslims from around the world, in addition to being an attempt to terrorize the safe guests of the Holy House of Allah and harm citizens and residents.

Al-Maliki added that this hostile attempt will remain a black mark in the record of violations by the extremist terrorist Houthi militia, as it is a deliberate act intended to provoke the sentiments of millions of Muslims worldwide.

Major General Al-Maliki affirmed that the security of the Two Holy Mosques and the guests of the Merciful is a red line, stressing that the leadership of the Coalition’s Joint Forces will not hesitate to take the necessary and deterrent measures against the terrorist Houthi militia and its hostile and terrorist behavior.