Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:16am on 16 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening. Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki called the alleged targeting of the holy city a “disgraceful act”. The Houthis denied targeting Mecca, with military spokesperson Yahya Sarea saying their attacks were aimed at Saudi military bases and oil facilities. Saudi authorities also issued security alerts over incoming projectiles in western areas, including Mecca and Jeddah. The United States embassy in Saudi Arabia separately advised Americans to reconsider travel, citing risks from missile and drone attacks. The claims could not be independently verified. (PC: BBC)
