Riyadh: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Houthis towards the city of Taif; however, debris from the drone fell on a residential area, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two people.
According to an international news agency, a spokesperson for Saudi Civil Defence stated that the incident occurred on Thursday in Taif Governorate, where a Houthi drone was intercepted and destroyed in mid-air.
The spokesperson reported that debris from the drone fell at various locations across Taif city, damaging homes and vehicles. One Yemeni national was killed, and two other individuals were injured in the incident.
The injured include a Saudi woman and a Pakistani national; both were transported to the hospital for medical treatment. The Pakistani national’s condition is reported to be critical.
Saudi officials stated that the Houthis launched the drone from a border area and was heading towards Taif city; however, Saudi air defenses intercepted it before it could reach its target.
Officials noted that although the drone was destroyed in the air, the falling debris caused casualties and property damage within the civilian population.
