Houthis deny report that they attacked Mecca and Medina
Houthis deny report that they attacked Mecca and Medina Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis denied on Saturday Saudi Arabia's report that they attacked the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, after Riyadh said it had intercepted Houthi missiles headed towards the two cities. The group said its operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases, and that it announces such attacks when they occur.
Debris from two intercepted Houthi missiles launched at Mecca and Medina fell in western Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 24, according to the Saudi Civil Defence. Emergency teams in Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, Taif, Taif, Rabigh, and Dhahran responded to reports of falling debris. The Civil Defence confirmed that established procedures for handling such incidents were followed. However, the statement did not provide details on casualties or damage.
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