Houthi militia launches drone toward ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ

A file photo of a Houthi drone. Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched a drone from Sanaa on Tuesday toward ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ. (AP/File Photo)
  • Houthis have stepped up attacks against targets in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
  • Coalition statement denied reports drone targeted Abha Airport

RIYADH: Houthi militia launched a drone from Sanaa on Tuesday and, according to an Arab coalition statement, it landed on civilians in Amran. 

The Houthi's Al-Masirah TV said the drone had been targeting Abha Airport in southwest ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ near the Yemeni border, but a coalition statement said it had not targeted the airport.

The Houthis, who control the Yemeni capital Sanaa and most of its populous areas, have stepped up attacks against targets in ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ in recent months.

In response, the Arab coalition fighting in support of the legitimate government against the Houthis has targeted military sites belonging to the group, especially around Sanaa.