Saudi-led forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone en route to Mecca, marking a rare direct threat to the holy city. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the region, as Houthi rebels continue to target Saudi Arabia with drone and missile strikes. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drone’s intended impact or whether it carried explosives, but the interception underscores heightened security measures around Saudi Arabia’s most sacred sites. The development comes amid ongoing conflicts in Yemen, where the Houthis have increasingly used unmanned aerial systems in their military operations.
Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone that was heading toward Mecca.
