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Arabia
Rocket fired at Saudi Arabia from Yemen
2005-10-24
RIYADH, , Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia said Monday a rocket fired from inside Yemeni territory exploded on the Saudi side of the border. Daily al-Watan quoted a security source as saying an explosion, which occurred in the border province of Najran, was caused by a rocket fired from a distance of 25 kilometers (15 miles) inside Yemeni territory.
That's a pretty fair sized rocket
The source did not say when the incident happened but stressed a joint investigation was being undertaken by the Saudi and Yemeni authorities to identify the source of the rocket. "Cooperation with the Yemeni authorities is continuing and we will reach the truth soon," the source said.
Posted by:Steve

#8  And beads, Shipman. Musn't forget the efficacy of shiny beads for soothing these little upsets with the natives. ;-)
Posted by: trailing wife   2005-10-24 21:28  

#7   I recall one of the early V2 tests at Ft Bliss Tx/White Sands ended up in Juarez Mexico

Damn! Really? I would have loved to have talked to the ground crew when the path became apparent. Course it's hard to understand what a buncha Nazis would think about droping an IRBM on a neighboring country. You see, it was a long time ago, different time. Things were different then. Rocket fuel could be safely mixed with orange juice and quality tobacco was available to soothe the rough edges of diplomacy.
Posted by: Shipman   2005-10-24 18:04  

#6  Saudi Arabia.
Posted by: tu3031   2005-10-24 15:03  

#5  Wonder what they were aiming at?
Posted by: RWV   2005-10-24 14:31  

#4  Is that a rocket in your pocket, or...
Posted by: Raj   2005-10-24 12:03  

#3  I recall one of the early V2 tests at Ft Bliss Tx/White Sands ended up in Juarez Mexico. Hate it when those things happen. Oops.
Posted by: Slomble Ulolung9962   2005-10-24 11:28  

#2  just don't come asking us for help.

I'd be happy to help provide targeting data if they need it.
Posted by: Steve   2005-10-24 11:19  

#1  just don't come asking us for help.
Posted by: Unans Snolugum2693   2005-10-24 11:07  

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