Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone near Mecca, holy city airspace protected

Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city. This marks a continued pattern of Houthi long-range attacks targeting Saudi territory, with the incident occurring amid broader regional escalation. The interception prevented a potential strike on a high-value religious site, underscoring the persistent threat to Saudi infrastructure and civilian areas.