Saudi Civil Defence personnel inspect damage caused by falling drone debris in Taif Governorate. Photo: @SaudiDCD/X
Riyadh: A Yemeni resident was killed and two people were injured in Saudi Arabia’s Taif Governorate on Thursday, September 17, after debris from a Houthi drone fell following its interception and destruction, Saudi Civil Defence said.
In a statement posted on X, the Civil Defence shared images showing damage caused by the falling debris.
The incident injured a Saudi citizen and a Pakistani resident, whose condition was described as critical, according to the statement.
The debris also caused material damage to several buildings and vehicles.
Civil Defence teams responded to the incident and carried out the approved procedures for such cases.
The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident came two days after Saudi authorities issued brief danger alerts for Makkah, Taif and Jeddah on Tuesday, September 15, amid an escalation in Houthi attacks. Later that day, Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Makkah before it entered the city’s restricted airspace, according to the Saudi-led coalition. The Houthis denied targeting Makkah.
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