Explosive-laden boat destroyed off Yanbu port - Saudi state TV

Reuters

27 April, 2021, 04:25 pm

Last modified: 27 April, 2021, 04:29 pm

Explosive-laden boat destroyed off Yanbu port - Saudi state TV

Investigations are ongoing to identify those behind the attack

Reuters

27 April, 2021, 04:25 pm

Last modified: 27 April, 2021, 04:29 pm

Picture: Collected

Picture: Collected

The Saudi navy has intercepted and destroyed a remote-controlled explosive- laden boat off the Red Sea port of Yanbu, Saudi state TV reported on Tuesday, citing the Saudi defense ministry.

Investigations are ongoing to identify those behind the attack, it added.

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