Saudi Arabia says it intercepts bomb-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels

Saudi Arabia said it has intercepted a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting 'civilian infrastructure' in the kingdom.

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The New Arab & agencies

09 July, 2019

The Houthis have stepped up launching bomb-laden drones in Saudi Arabia [AFP]

Saudi Arabia said it has intercepted a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting "civilian infrastructure" in the kingdom.

The announcement on the state-run Saudi Press Agency early on Tuesday did not identify what the drone targeted.

The Houthi's Al-Masirah satellite television station said the Houthis sought to again target Abha regional airport, which they have hit several times in recent weeks, as well as a power station in Abha.

Attacks on Abha's airport have wounded dozens and killed at least one person.

The Houthis have stepped up launching bomb-laden drones in Saudi Arabia amid the kingdom's yearslong war in the country against them.

The Iranian-backed rebel's campaign comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US over the faltering nuclear deal with world powers.

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