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Arab Coalition destroys bomb-laden Houthi drone in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - Bomb-laden UAV launched by militia to target civilians and civilian objects, Col. Turki Al Maliki says.

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By WAM

Published: Mon 15 Feb 2021, 11:05 AM

Joint Arab Coalition Forces on Monday morning intercepted an explosive drone launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

In a statement, coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al Maliki said, "Joint Coalition Forces have intercepted and destroyed this morning (Monday) a bomb-laden UAV launched systematically and deliberately by the terrorist Houthi militia to target civilians and civilian objects."

Al Maliki added that the attempts by the Houthis to attack the Kingdom is "deliberate and systematic" and constitute war crimes.

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"The Joint Forces will continue to implement all necessary operational procedures to safeguard civilians and civilian objects in accordance with the customary International Humanitarian Law," he concluded.

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Published: Mon 15 Feb 2021, 11:05 AM

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