Saudi soldier and two Yemenis killed in cross-border shooting

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Saudi soldier and two Yemenis killed in cross-border shooting Saudi officials say a Saudi soldier and two Yemenis have been killed in cross-border shooting and shelling by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour al-Turki says a border guard died on Sunday in the southwestern region of Asir. He says Yemen’s Houthi rebels opened fire and Saudi border guards fired back. A statement from Saudi Civil Defence spokesman, Major Yahya bin Abdullah al-Qahtani, says that also on Sunday, two Yemenis died in Houthi shelling of the southern border province of Jizan. Cross-border fire and shelling has been common since a Saudi-led coalition, which is backed by the United States, launched a campaign of airstrikes against Houthis in March. Saudi, Emirati and other allied ground troops now are trying to retake Yemen’s rebel-held capital, Sanaa. news@7days.ae Read the original story at: Saudi soldier and two Yemenis killed in cross-border shooting