Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia kills one civilian, injures two including a Pakistani
According to an international news agency, a Saudi Civil Defence spokesman said the incident took place on Thursday in Taif governorate. A Houthi drone was intercepted and destroyed in the air there.
The spokesman said fragments of the drone fell at several places in Taif city. Homes and vehicles were also damaged. One Yemeni national was killed and two people were injured.
The injured include a Saudi woman and a Pakistani national. Both were taken to hospital for treatment. The condition of the Pakistani national is said to be critical.
According to Saudi officials, the Houthis launched the drone from a border area and it was heading towards Taif city. Saudi air defence intercepted it before it reached its target.
The officials said that although the drone was destroyed in the air, its debris fell on a populated area and caused loss of life and property.
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