The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahrain condemned in strongest terms yesterday the terrorist Houthi attack using a barrage of ballistic missiles and bomb-laden drones at a Saudi University near the border. The attack, using five ballistic missiles and four explosive-laden drones, were intercepted by the Arab Coalition. The coalition confirmed that they thwarted the overnight attacks, and the interception scattered debris on the campus, causing a small fire. There are no casualties and no immediate reports of injuries.
“Attempts by the hostile Houthi militia are systematic and deliberate to target civilians,” the coalition said in a statement. Video on social media purportedly showed a Patriot missile flying low across Jizan to intercept a missile or drone, with it detonating over the city. Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the readiness, vigilance, and efficiency of the Saudi Royal Air Forces in intercepting and destroying the drones and ballistic missiles. The ministry confirmed that Bahrain stands with Saudi and supports all the deterrent measures it takes against any side that tries to undermine its security, stability and territorial integrity.