Corroborated · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ·
The Saudi-led coalition and Saudi Arabia say drones were intercepted over Riyadh. Al Jazeera English reports four drones intercepted over Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the southern region, while the coalition statement relayed by CGTN refers to one drone in the Riyadh area. Yemen's Armed Forces, relayed by @ME_Observer_, say they targeted Riyadh with drones.
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Verification
Corroborated: 2 independent sources.
Sources disagree on:
- Drone count: the coalition statement relayed by CGTN refers to one drone in the Riyadh area, while Al Jazeera English reports four drones.
- Extent: Saudi Arabia (Business Recorder) says drones were intercepted over Riyadh and other regions, and Al Jazeera English names Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the southern region, while MenchOsint and CGTN mention only Riyadh.
- Wording of attribution: Al Jazeera English attributes the interceptions to Saudi-led coalition forces, while Business Recorder and MenchOsint attribute them to Saudi Arabia.
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| What happened | Drone strike | Houthis (via @ME_Observer_ (X)) | One origin, unverified |
| Place | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia (via @MenchOsint (X), Business Recorder); Houthis (via @ME_Observer_ (X)); Al Jazeera English; Saudi-led coalition (via CGTN) | 4 origins listed, counted as 2 independent |
| Who did it | Houthis | Houthis (via @ME_Observer_ (X)) | One origin, unverified |
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