An emergency alert was issued through the National Early Warning Platform against possible emergencies in the Jazan region of southern Saudi Arabia.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense called on citizens and residents of Jazan to implement emergency protocols to protect lives and property.
Warning to Jazan residents
The directorate urged residents to carefully follow the instructions and warnings issued by the relevant authorities.
Tensions along the Yemen border
Saudi Arabia’s border regions and southern provinces are periodically targeted in retaliation for military operations conducted by the Saudi-led Arab Coalition against the Houthis in Yemen.
Unmanned aerial vehicles and ballistic missiles launched from the Yemen border can target military sites and critical infrastructure facilities in the region.
Parties to the conflict in Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthis have controlled parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, since 2014. The Saudi-led coalition has supported the Yemeni government since 2015.