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The missiles were launched towards the city of Yanbu, where the state-owned Saudi Aramco oil refinery is located, although it is not clear whether it was the intended target.
Saudi Air Defence has intercepted and destroyed several ballistic missiles launched from Yemen’s capital of Sanaa towards its territory, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday citing the spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition.
Madinat Yanbu’ as Sina’iyah#Yanbu
Initial reports indicate that #RSADF 🇸🇦 has intercepted 3 missiles. pic.twitter.com/ALMrxwv5ZF
— Aleph 🕯️ א (@no_itsmyturn) February 20, 2020
As Maleki confirms, missiles were launched from Sana’a towards Yanbu, they’re 700 miles (1100km) away from each other,
So, MRBMs for sure. pic.twitter.com/gfl6yp54vY
— علي العراقي (@AliAlIRAQ1990) February 21, 2020
The missiles were reportedly thwarted by the Patriot PAC-3 air defence system.
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