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Saudi-Led Coalition Says it Intercepted a Houthi Drone, Reports Say

© AP Photo / Hani MohammedA Houthi rebel fighter fires in the air during a gathering aimed at mobilising more fighters for the Houthi movement, in Sanaa, Yemen
A Houthi rebel fighter fires in the air during a gathering aimed at mobilising more fighters for the Houthi movement, in Sanaa, Yemen - Sputnik International, 1920, 28.03.2021
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Earlier, Saudi Arabia said that a projectile fired by Houthi militants had caused a fire at an oil terminal in the port city of Jazan.

The Saudi-led coalition said that it had intercepted an explosive-laden drone launched by Houthis towards the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, the Saudi press agency reported.

According to the coalition, it also intercepted two explosive-laden boats.

On Thursday, Saudi Arabia said that a projectile fired by Houthis had caused a fire at an oil terminal in the port city of Jazan. The attack came days after Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government announced a commitment to reach a ceasefire and engage in UN-led peace talks.

Six years ago, on 26 March, a Saudi-led coalition launched its operation to support Yemeni government forces in the conflict with Houthi rebels. On Monday, Saudi Arabia proposed a widespread UN-sponsored ceasefire in Yemen and said that it was awaiting a response from the Houthis.

The Houthis often fire projectiles and use drones laden with explosives to attack Saudi border areas.

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