Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a drone over Mecca; Houthis deny strike

Saudi-led coalition forces said they intercepted and destroyed a drone in Mecca on Tuesday, while the Houthis denied launching any operation against Saudi territory.

• Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said air defenses detected, intercepted and destroyed the drone in Mecca on Tuesday.
• Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree denied the group had carried out any operation toward Saudi territory on Tuesday.
• On Monday the Houthis announced they struck Dammam airport with two drones and a military aircraft at Jazan airport, which Saudi authorities have not confirmed.
• On Sunday the coalition said it carried out a military operation targeting vital sources the Houthis use to support their attacks.