### [2026-09-17](/feed/2026/09/17/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# A Yemeni resident is reported to be killed by debris from a drone in Taif, Mecca Province. 




### Sources:

1. [Arab News](https://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/houthi-drone-debris-kills-yemeni-resident-in-saudi-arabias-taif-3002105)

### Changes:

1. A Yemeni resident is reported to be killed by debris from a drone in Taif.  _2026-09-17 20:08:56 (First version)_
1. A Yemeni resident is reported to be killed by debris from a drone in Taif, Mecca Province.  _(Current version)_

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