Debris from intercepted missiles falls in Mecca region
Saudi state television identified the locations as Sabuhah village, about 35 km (22 miles) northeast of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, and Wadi al-Maghmas, about 21 km east of the mosque.
Saudi Arabia's civil defense reported that debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis fell in the Mecca region. Ajel English reported that the debris landed in the village of Saboha.
According to Al-Monitor and Japan Today, Saudi air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting Riyadh, Mecca, and other regions on Wednesday. Al-Monitor further stated that the Saudi-led military coalition destroyed three cruise missiles headed toward the Riyadh region and two drones aimed at Mecca.
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