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Saudi Arabia says debris from missile interception falls in Mecca region

Saudi Arabia says debris from missile interception falls in Mecca region Saudi Arabia's civil defence said in a statement that debris from two ballistic missiles intercepted and destroyed after being launched by Yemen's Houthis towards the kingdom's Mecca region fell in the area.

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.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Ajel English, Al-Monitor, Japan Today — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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