Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says

Saudi Arabian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a drone on Tuesday evening as it attempted to enter the airspace over the holy city of Makkah. The interception occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. local time.

Saudi officials have characterized the incident as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The attempt to target the city, which holds profound religious significance, marks a notable development in the regional hostilities.