RIYADH – The Saudi-led coalition has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone allegedly heading towards Makkah, a coalition military spokespersons said on Friday.
The spokesperson confirmed that the drone was shot down before reaching its intended target. Meanwhile, no immediate response was issued to the Houthis’ claim that they had shot down a drone belonging to the Saudi-led coalition, according to Reuters.
Yemeni forces claim 324 Houthis killed in 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces have claimed that 324 Houthi fighters were killed during military operations conducted over the past 24 hours.
According to a statement issued by the government forces, 982 airstrikes were carried out against Houthi positions during the period. The strikes reportedly targeted the group’s command and control centres, field commanders, sniper positions and supply routes. The Yemeni military further claimed that 108 vehicles, military equipment and medium- to heavy-calibre weapons were destroyed or rendered inoperable during the operations.
Iran says it forced enemy fighter jet away from Qeshm Island
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its Aerospace Force intercepted an enemy fighter jet and forced it to leave the area near Qeshm Island.
Several explosions were reportedly heard in the maritime area surrounding the Iranian island, according to Iranian media reports. The IRGC also claimed that three oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The circumstances surrounding the reported explosions and the identities of the vessels involved were not immediately clear.
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