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Houthis claim hitting 'sensitive target' at Saudi Najran Airport

August 4th, 2026

Sally Shakkour

ALBAWABA - Houthis said on Tuesday that they had attacked what they described as a "sensitive target" at Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia with a drone, according to the ...

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August 4th, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Houthis claim hitting 'sensitive target' at Saudi Najran Airport

ALBAWABA - Houthis said on Tuesday that they had attacked what they described as a "sensitive target" at Najran airport in southern Saudi Arabia with a drone, according to the spokesperson of the Yemeni Group, Yehya Saree. Yehya Saree revealed in a statement on X, "By the grace of God, the Yemeni Armed Forces have succeeded in targeting a sensitive target of Saudi Arabia at Najran Airport using a drone ...

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