Missile event in Al Madinah, Yanbu al Bahr area, Saudi Arabia on Fri 21st February 2020

21st February 2020

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On 21 February 2020, pro-Houthi forces reportedly attacked the Aramco site in Yanbu [Yanbu Refinery] and other strategic objectives in Yanbu (Yanbu al Bahr, Al Madinah) deploying 12 unmanned drones Samad 3, 2 Quds missiles, and 1 Zulfiqar long-range ballistic missile. The pro-Houthi spokesperson claimed that the operation, named a‚Äö√á¬®√Ä√∫Muwazanat Al-Rada' Al-Thalitha (Balance of Deterrence Third), hit its objectives. On the other hand, the Saudi-led coalition spokesperson affirmed that pro-Houthi missiles directed towards Saudi cities were intercepted. Saudi activists reported alleged explosions in Yanbu city. No fatalities nor injuries reported.

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Al Madinah ( Yanbu al Bahr area )

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