# Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi drone targeting Mecca region

https://mins.news/en/item/122152

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-30 09:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/saudi-arabia-reports-interception-of-houthi-drone-targeting-mecca?traffic_source=rss

> The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone heading towards Saudi Arabia’s Mecca region on Friday morning. The Houthis denied targeting the holy city or surrounding area, saying their cross-border attacks focus only on Saudi energy and military facilities.

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