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Saudi Arabia destroys ballistic missile heading towards Jazan

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Jazan, the Arab Coalition announced on Thursday.

The coalition will be taking the necessary operational measures to target the sources of the threat in accordance with international humanitarian law, the coalition said in the statement.

The Iran-backed Houthis have been ramping up attacks on civilians and civilian objects in the Kingdom in recent months.

The group continues to threaten maritime navigation and international trade in the southern Red Sea, the Arab Coalition said.

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Al Arabiya

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