Coalition intercepts 10 ballistic missiles targeting southern Saudi Arabia
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- The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Saudi Arabia’s southern region.
- The announcement comes amid an escalation in Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi cities, airports and energy facilities.
The Saudi-led coalition announced that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 10 ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Saudi Arabia’s southern region.
The coalition described the Houthi group as a terrorist militia but did not provide further details about the timing of the launches, the specific areas targeted or whether the incident caused casualties or damage.
The announcement comes amid a sharp escalation in missile and drone attacks attributed to the Houthis across Saudi Arabia.
In recent days, the coalition has reported intercepting missiles targeting Riyadh, Taif, Yanbu and Khamis Mushait, as well as drones aimed at several regions of the Kingdom.
Saudi authorities have also issued public warnings about potential aerial threats as air defenses responded to the attacks.
The latest developments come as attacks on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure have raised concerns about civilian safety, aviation operations and regional stability.
Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government against the Houthis since 2015. The group took control of the capital, Sanaa, in 2014.
The coalition has not provided further information about the 10 intercepted missiles or announced additional details about the latest incident.
