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Saudi coalition destroys Houthi drone south of Mecca
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
Summary: Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, a coalition spokesman said. The coalition said the security of Islam’s two holiest sites and pilgrims is a “red line” and it would take necessary deterrent measures.
WHO: Saudi-led military coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki
WHAT: Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026
WHERE: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
WHY: The drone was intercepted before it could enter prohibited airspace over Mecca, which the coalition said is a “red line” for the security of the holy sites and pilgrims.
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