Coalition spokesman mocks Houthi claims of downing Saudi Apache

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki dismissed Houthi claims of shooting down a Saudi Apache helicopter near Najran, stating the aircraft will soon return to action, according to Ajel English. Gulf News reported that a Saudi AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter belonging to the Ministry of National Guard crashed due to a technical malfunction inside the kingdom's territory in the Najran region, killing two officers.

In separate incidents, the Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait and three drones over the Riyadh and Eastern regions, according to Saudi Gazette. Middle East Eye reported that the coalition intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched toward Khamis Mushait and one drone in Riyadh.

The Saudi-led coalition also stated it destroyed four drones over the Riyadh, Eastern, and southern regions on Saturday, according to The Vibes. Saudi Civil Defense issued and then withdrew early warning alerts in Riyadh, Abha, and Khamis Mushait during the attacks, according to Saudi Gazette.

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