Saudi coalition intercepts a ballistic missile targeting Jazan

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))

JEDDAH, April 16 (KUNA) -- Saudi-led coalition on Friday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the terrorist Houthi militias targeting Saudi southern city of Jazan.The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Twitter quoted the coalition saying,"the hostile attempts by Houthi militias are systematic and deliberate to target civilians and and civilian objects."

The coalition forces affirmed to take all measures to protect civilians according to the provisions of the international and humanitarian laws.Yesterday, the coalition forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles, and four drones targeted civilian objects in Saudi southern city of Jazan. (end)

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