Yemen's Houthis launch drones against Saudi Abha airport -Al Masirah TV

In a photo taken on June 2, 2019, travellers gather in front of the arrivals lounge at the Abha airport in Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: AFP

CAIRO (REUTERS) - Yemen's Houthi movement launched drones against Saudi Arabia's Abha airport, the group's Al-Masirah TV said on Saturday (Aug 10), citing a military spokesman.

The spokesman added that the drones targeted the fuelling station and the control tower at the airport.

There was no confirmation from Saudi authorities but a Saudi-owned, Dubai-based TV channel, al-Arabiya, said air traffic at the airport was normal.

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