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

Published: 27 Apr 2021 - 01:16 pm | Last Updated: 08 Nov 2021 - 09:12 am
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Reuters

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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