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Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile fired at Jazan

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Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile fired at Jazan

Riyadh - Coalition spokesman Turki Al Malki accused the Houthis of targeting residential areas.

Published: Mon 21 May 2018, 9:18 AM

Updated: Tue 22 May 2018, 11:07 AM

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Saudi Air Defences intercepted and destroyed fired by Yemen's Houthi movement over the southern city of Jazan, the Saudi-led coalition said on Monday.
Coalition spokesman Turki Al Malki said Saudi Air Defence forces destroyed the missile over Jazan and accused the Houthis of targeting residential areas, according to a report from the official Saudi Press Agency.

 
The Houthis have fired a salvo of missiles at Saudi Arabia in recent months, including the capital, Riyadh.



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