Saudi air defense intercepts drone over Mecca
Saudi Arabia's Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by the Houthi group, which attempted to enter the airspace over Mecca on September 15, 2026. This is the second attempt to target Mecca, following a previous incident involving a ballistic missile on July 27, 2017. Such attempts are considered prohibited acts aimed at intimidating the safe worshippers and damaging the Holy Haram. Authorities have affirmed that the security of the Two Holy Mosques is a red line, and they will take the necessary measures to respond to Houthi threats.
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