{
  "id": 11249835,
  "title": "Houthi drone targeted power station supplying Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/houthi-drone-targeted-power-station-supplying-prophets-mosque-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:56:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665037/saudi-arabia/coalition-says-houthi-drone-targeted-power-station-supplying-prophets-mosque-in-madinah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen reported on Thursday that Houthi forces launched a drone strike targeting the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah, a civilian facility responsible for supplying electricity to the Prophet's Mosque. The attack took place at 5:11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29.\n\nAccording to Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki, investigations and evidence collected by the relevant authorities, including a post-attack review and analysis of the drone wreckage, confirmed the involvement of the Houthi militia in orchestrating and executing the assault. The strike disabled one power transformer but did not disrupt the overall electricity network, Al-Maliki stated.\n\nGeneral Al-Maliki characterized the attack on the civilian power station as part of the ongoing Houthi efforts to target the Two Holy Mosques of Mecca and Medina, as well as to incite Muslims worldwide through strikes against the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. He emphasized that the coalition would persist in implementing measures to counter the Houthis and safeguard the sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques and the security of pilgrims visiting Makkah and Madinah.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Thursday that a Houthi drone attack targeted the Taibah power distribution station in Madinah, a civilian facility that supplies electricity to the Prophet’s Mosque.Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the attack occurred at 5:11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.He said investigations and evidence gathered by the competent…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Coalition thwarts Houthi drone attack on Medina power station",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/coalition-thwarts-houthi-drone-attack-on-medina-power-station",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:23:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition claims Houthis targeted power station in Medina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/saudi-led-coalition-claims-houthis-targeted-power-station-in-medina",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:44:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack in Medina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-drone-attack-in-medina",
        "published": "2026-10-01T17:16:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Houthi drone hits Medina power station supplying Prophet’s Mosque",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/houthi-drone-hits-medina-power-station-supplying-prophets-mosque",
        "published": "2026-10-01T17:38:24.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}