Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile after explosions in Riyadh
Middle East
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23 October, 2026, 09:10 am
Last modified: 23 October, 2026, 09:10 am
The coalition also announced that it had intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the group towards the kingdom's southern region, without providing further details.
UNB
23 October, 2026, 09:10 am
Last modified: 23 October, 2026, 09:10 am
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced early Friday that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi group towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, according to a statement posted on X by the coalition's spokesperson.
Loud explosions were heard in Riyadh early Friday, while residents received alerts on their mobile phones.
The coalition also announced that it had intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the group towards the kingdom's southern region, without providing further details.
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