Arab Coalition says Houthi projectiles targeted civilians in Jazan, Najran borders

The Arab Coalition said on Friday that a Houthi projectile hit the Saudi city of Najran, while another projectile hit an industrial workshop in Jazan.

The coalition, which is supporting the legitimate government in Yemen, said two civilians were wounded, according to initial reports.

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The Arab Coalition added that the hostile attacks were launched from the Yemeni city of Sadaa, warning that it will carry airstrikes to deal with the source of the threat.

The coalition said it took precautionary measures to ensure there were no civilian casualties.

On Thursday, the Arab Coalition said it had destroyed an armed drone attempting to target Abha International Airport.

The Iran-backed Houthi militia has in recent months ramped up their attacks on the Kingdom and launched dozens of cross-border aerial attacks on Saudi Arabia.

The Houthis targeted civilian areas and energy facilities in the Kingdom with explosive-laden drones and ballistic missiles.

The Arab Coalition has been conducting strikes against Houthi militia’s sites in Yemen targeting their weaponry and their core bases.

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