According to CoinMeta, a Houthi armed spokesman stated on social media: "After suffering heavy blows on the battlefield, the Saudi enemies attempt to divert attention from their failures by claiming to have intercepted two drones over Mecca and another drone over Medina. This is pure blatant lying and fabrication of facts. Our military actions are solely targeted at their oil facilities and military bases. Therefore, the Saudi side should accept their defeat on the battlefield, rather than hiding behind the holy lands of Islam as a cover."