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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles, drones attacking kingdom

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CAIRO, Oct 27 - The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Houthis towards two regions of Saudi Arabia, as the conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group intensifies.

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The Saudi-led coalition operating in Yemen said Tuesday that it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and drones fired by the Houthis toward two regions of Saudi Arabia. The coalition's statement did not specify which regions were targeted or describe any damage or casualties. The Houthis,…

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