Houthi militia launches drone toward º£½ÇÖ±²¥

A file photo of a Houthi drone. Iranian-backed Houthi militia launched a drone from Sanaa on Tuesday toward º£½ÇÖ±²¥. (AP/File Photo)
  • Houthis have stepped up attacks against targets in º£½ÇÖ±²¥
  • 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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥ 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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥ 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.