A number of Saudi soldiers were killed and others injured in missile and artillery shelling carried out by the army and popular forces in Najran province, a military official told Saba on Thursday.

The shelling hit the Saudi soldiers' gatherings in military sites of Al Fawaz, Al Talah, Sudis, Tharw Eyan, behind Al Shabakah and Al Dhabah camp, hitting the target directly, the official added.