RIYADH, 16 August 2021, (TON): Saudi Arabia’s air defenses have intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia in Yemen toward the Kingdom’s southern region, state TV reported Sunday.

The Arab coalition said the missile was targeting the city of Najran, adding it is taking all operational measures to protect civilians and civilian objects from hostile attempts.

The militia repeatedly targets populated areas in Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Parliament strongly condemned the attack, and called on the international community to take firm stances and immediate, decisive and deterrent measures to stop the continued threats by the Houthi militia against civilians and civilian objects, “which represent a flagrant violation of international laws and aim to threaten the security and stability of the Kingdom” and the Arab region.

Secretary-General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen said the OIC supports all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its security and stability and the safety of citizens and residents.

The Arab Parliament also reiterated its solidarity and support for Saudi Arabia.

The UAE and Bahrain also issued similar statements condemning and denouncing the Houthi attempts to attack civilians and infrastructure.