Houthi-raketten gericht op Saudi-Arabië onderschept en vernietigd

NOS26 September 2026, 07:53 UTCSaudi Arabia

De regeringscoalitie in Jemen, die wordt geleid door Saudi-Arabië, zegt twee raketten en twee drones te hebben onderschept die door Houthi-rebellen waren afgevuurd op buurland Saudi-Arabië. Volgens de regering waren de raketten gericht op de stad Khamis Mushait in het zuidwesten van het land. De drones zouden op weg zijn geweest naar de Saudische hoofdstad Riyad. Volgens persbureau AP werd één raket afgevuurd, die door Saudi-Arabië is neergehaald. Mensen zouden zijn gewaarschuwd in Khamis Mushait en Abha, maar niet in Riyad. Zeeblokkade De aanval is nog niet opg

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