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Saudi Civil Defence Confirms First Death in Houthi Conflict and Intercepts Taif Drone

Hindustan Times39m
THE BRIEF
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Saudi Arabia's civil defence agency confirmed the first death amid the escalating conflict with the Houthi militant group after fallen shrapnel from a drone interception killed a Yemeni national.

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The drone interception also resulted in critical injuries to a Saudi female citizen and a Pakistani national, alongside material damage to multiple buildings and vehicles in Taif.

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Authorities reported that the injured individuals remain in critical condition as response teams address the extensive structural and vehicular damage caused by the incident.