Home GCC Saudi Arabia Saudi forces intercept drone attack targeting Abha international airport Shrapnel was scattered in the vicinity of the airport, but there were no reports of injuries or damage by Staff writer August 31, 2021 Saudi air defence forces intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards Abha International Airport early on Tuesday morning, according to local media reports. The Saudi-led Arab coalition said that shrapnel was scattered in the vicinity of the airport, but reported no injuries or damage. “We are taking operational measures to deal with sources of threats to protect civilians and civilian facilities,” the coalition said. The latest attack comes after the coalition shot down two drones – one targeting Jazan, and the other targeting Najran – on Monday. In February, another drone attack by the Houthis on Abha airport resulted in a civilian plane catching fire, although there were no reports of any injuries. Read: Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport attacked; civilian plane catches fire The Abha airport also faced another drone attack in 2019, which killed one person and left nine civilians injured. Read: Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport leaves nine injured Tags Abha Airport attack Houthis Saudi Arabia Yemen 0 Comments You might also like How UK firms can revolutionise the GCC’s construction and sustainable infrastructure sector Parkin, BATIC to explore smart parking solutions in Saudi Arabia Money20/20 Middle East to debut in Riyadh in Sept 2025 Riyadh Metro opens green, red lines as network nears full completion
