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RIYADH, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- One Saudi soldier was shot dead in border city of Jazan by Houthi militias fired from Yemeni territory, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The interior ministry confirmed that the attack took place on Wednesday morning, and the situation now was under control with the support of Saudi ground forces.
The ministry didn't note if other personnel were injured in the attack.
Heavy attacks are common in Saudi border with Yemen since the beginning of the Saudi-led war against Houthis in March 2015, killing many civilians.
