{
  "id": 15989184,
  "title": "Saudis intercept more drones as conflict with Houthis spirals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/saudis-intercept-more-drones-as-conflict-with-houthis-spirals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T02:41:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2038928/saudis-intercept-more-drones-as-conflict-with-houthis-spirals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement intensifies, the Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting six drones launched towards the kingdom on Wednesday, including in the Madina region. The coalition stated that four drones were intercepted and destroyed, with additional interceptions taking place in the Eastern region and Madina. The Houthis denied targeting the kingdom, claiming their forces had not carried out any \"deep\" operations in Saudi territory. The Saudi energy ministry reported that debris from a drone interception resulting in the deaths of two individuals, a Filipino and a Nepali, and injuries to two others. Within Yemen, the Houthis claimed to have attacked a military camp near the airport in Aden, where the Yemeni government is based, using a ballistic missile. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced support for Saudi Arabia, stating it was to \"defend Saudi territory,\" without detailing the nature of the assistance. Iran, however, warned against foreign interference, asserting that Egypt's involvement would complicate the already complex situation. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on a surprise \"solidarity\" visit, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first Western leader to do so since the escalation of the conflict.",
  "summary": "• Coalition downs six drones launched towards cities, including Madina, as interception debris kills two • Rebels deny ‘deep operations’ in Saudi territory • Iran says Egypt entering Yemen war makes situation ‘more difficult’ • Macron arrives in Riyadh for ‘surprise solidarity visit’ RIYADH: As the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement continues to escalate, the Saudi-led…",
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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."
}