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The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen on Thursday evening announced the interception and destruction of an IED drone launched by the Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia.
The coalition stressed “thwarting all terrorist escalation attempts by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.” He stressed that “Houthi terrorist attempts are systematic and deliberate to target civilians and civilian objects”.
Earlier Thursday, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen had confirmed the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia towards Khamis Mushait.
The coalition confirmed that there were deliberate and systematic terrorist attempts by the Houthi militia to target civilians and civilian objects.
Remains of ancient Houthi ballistic missiles (Archive)
The coalition added that the planners and perpetrators of terrorist attacks will be held to account firmly and in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Previously, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on Thursday stressed the need for the Houthis to immediately stop their violent attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The minister underlined Britain’s strong support for Saudi territorial security, and the British Foreign Secretary also condemned the Houthi attack that hit a Saudi civilian plane.
“We condemn the recent Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia which hit a civilian plane at Abha airport. The Houthis must end these shameful attacks. Britain is unwavering in its strong support for security Saudi territory, ”Raab said in a tweet on Twitter.
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen on Wednesday announced a terrorist attack by Houthi militia against Abha airport, confirming that a fire hit a civilian plane following Iranian-backed militias.
He stressed that the Houthi militia will be held accountable in accordance with international law, adding that the attempt to target Abha airport and threaten civilian travelers is a war crime.
AFP Abha Airport Archives
Houthi recognition
On the other hand, the Houthi militia admitted to targeting Abha International Airport.
This came hours after the coalition announced the interception and destruction of two trapped drones launched by the militia at Saudi Arabia.
Coalition Forces spokesman Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki said coalition forces were able today to intercept and destroy two unmanned drones (traps) launched by the terrorist militia in a systematic manner. and deliberate to target civilian objects and civilians. in the southern region.
He also added: “We will take the necessary measures to neutralize and destroy specific capacities in accordance with international humanitarian law”.
This follows the string of Western and Arab condemnations in recent days for targeting the Houthis on Saudi territory. The US administration condemned Monday evening: “The attacks of the Houthis and their heinous behavior against civilians.”
“We are committed to supporting Saudi Arabia and defending its territory against attacks by the Houthis,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
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