Houthi attacks target civilian sites, face Saudi defenses: analyst
Political analyst Mubarak Al-Ati says Houthi attacks on civilian sites are met by Saudi defensive capabilities and public awareness, after a deadly drone incident in Taif.
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AIPolitical analyst Mubarak Al-Ati said in an interview with Al Ekhbariya channel that Houthi attacks are targeting civilian sites.
Al-Ati noted that these threats are being confronted by public awareness and Saudi defensive capabilities.
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His comments came after Saudi Civil Defense announced on Thursday that a Yemeni resident was killed and a Saudi woman and a Pakistani resident were injured when debris from a drone launched by the Houthis fell in Taif following its interception and destruction.
The Civil Defense spokesperson explained that the debris caused the death of the Yemeni resident, while the Saudi woman and the Pakistani resident were injured, noting that the latter is in critical condition.
He added that the incident also caused material damage to several buildings and vehicles, and that the relevant authorities have begun standard procedures for such cases.