Saudi says Houthis hit mosque, Houthis deny it
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- Saudi Civil Defense says a Houthi-launched projectile damaged a mosque and other civilian property in Jazan.
- Two people were injured, according to Saudi authorities.
- A Houthi military source denies responsibility, claiming Saudi air defense interceptors caused the damage.
Saudi Civil Defense said Sunday that a projectile launched by the Houthis damaged a mosque, several buildings and vehicles in Al-Tuwal Governorate in the Jazan Region, injuring two people.
The Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson described the incident as an attack by the "terrorist Houthi militia" and said targeting civilian objects constitutes a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law."
The Houthis denied responsibility for the damage.
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A Houthi military source in Sana'a rejected the Saudi account as "entirely baseless," according to Saba News Agency.
The source said Houthi offensive missiles have "big and known impact characteristics" and claimed the damage was caused by Saudi air defense interceptor missiles that failed to hit their intended targets before falling into populated areas.
