Coalition downs Houthi drone, Bahrain condemns attack

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain yesterday condemned in the strongest terms the launching of ballistic missiles and drone against Saudi Arabia by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.

“The missiles and drones are targetting civilian establishments in the Kingdom systematically and deliberately, putting peoples lives at risk and breaching international humanitarian norms,” said the foreign ministry statement.

The ministry confirmed that Bahrain stands with Saudi in all deterrent measures to protect its security and territorial integrity. The Saudi-led coalition yesterday said it had intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched towards the southern city of Khamis Musheit.

The Iran-aligned group on Friday said it targeted an oil refinery in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. The Saudi energy ministry said the attack caused a fire but was brought under control.