MAKKAH, November 3, 2026: The Saudi-led coalition operating against Yemen’s Houthi movement said it intercepted and destroyed a drone in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region, amid continuing security concerns following a series of reported attacks on the Kingdom.
According to AFP, coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki announced the interception in a statement shared on social media.
Al-Maliki said the drone was detected in the Makkah region before being intercepted and destroyed.
The coalition spokesperson did not disclose where the drone originated or identify the party responsible for launching it.
Authorities also provided no immediate information about the drone’s intended target, flight path or the precise location of the interception.
The reported incident comes amid a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia in recent months, raising concerns about regional security.
The Saudi-led coalition has been involved in military operations against Yemen’s Houthi movement. However, the coalition has not attributed responsibility for this particular drone incident to the Houthis or any other group.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the interception have not been released.