Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi drone near Mecca; second attempt since 2017

Saudi coalition forces intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, with wreckage falling south of the city. This marks the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca since 2017, indicating a potential escalation in Houthi long-range strike capabilities. The incident underscores ongoing cross-border tensions and the threat to key religious sites.