Saudi Says Shrapnel Fell In Mecca, Medina After Houthi Attack
This comes hours after the agency warned of "potential danger" for four of its western provinces, including Mecca.
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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- Saudi Arabia intercepts two Houthi missiles targeting Mecca, Medina gulfnews.com
- Houthis deny report that they attacked Mecca and Medina middleeasteye.net
