RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Riyadh and Madinah regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Coalition’s official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said.
Major General Turki Al-Malki said that four UAVs have been intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and Madinah regions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Coalition: Four UAVs Intercepted and Destroyed in Riyadh and Madinah Regions
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Earlier, the Coalition spokesperson said that a UAV was intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh Region.
Coalition: UAV Intercepted and Destroyed in Riyadh Region.
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Muslim Countries Condemn Houthi Attacks
Egypt has expressed its strong condemnation of the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam as an act that constitutes a continued violation of international law and an indiscriminate, irresponsible targeting of air traffic, civilian facilities, and civilians, SPA reported.
Egypt underscored its categorical rejection of such actions, which serve to fuel the crisis, escalate tensions, and destabilise the region.
Furthermore, Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its leadership in defending its territory and citizens, emphasising that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of both Arab and Egyptian national security.
Egypt Condemns Targeting of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
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Meanwhile, Jordan condemned the attack carried out by the Houthis against King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which resulted in the death of two individuals and injuries to others, SPA reported.
In a statement, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Jordan’s condemnation and denunciation of the attacks on the airport, civilians and civilian and economic assets in Saudi Arabia, describing these acts as a flagrant violation of international law and a brutal assault on the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
The ministry further affirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom, expressing its full support for all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to protect its security, stability, national assets, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
Similarly, Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the two heinous attacks carried out by the Houthis, targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening and the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Region, SPA reported.
The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks were not isolated incidents but part of a systematic terrorist campaign. In less than two weeks, four consecutive attacks have targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and the Shaybah oil field.
The ministry described the attacks as a dangerous escalation targeting vital facilities and global energy security, requiring immediate international action beyond verbal condemnation.
The ministry reiterated Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security, stability, and territorial integrity.
It also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter (UN), stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of Bahrain’s security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
The ministry emphasised that the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the UN Charter, as well as a direct assault on global energy security. It stressed that the attacks pose a threat to international peace and security, warranting action by the United Nations Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter.
The ministry called for firm and deterrent measures to halt repeated Houthi attacks against civilians, civilian objects, and vital and economic facilities. It also stressed the need to hold the perpetrators accountable and ensure the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolutions 2216 and 2817, to safeguard regional and international peace and security.
