Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
Summary
A Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Riyadh, the Saudi capital. The Houthis also targeted other cities, but Saudi air defenses stopped the attacks. Fighting between Houthi forces and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues with recent clashes causing casualties.Key Facts
- The Houthis fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh before it was intercepted and destroyed.
- Other targets included Bisha, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts about a hostile aerial threat overnight.
- There were no reported casualties or damage from the missile attack in Riyadh.
- The Houthis used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones in the attacks.
- Fighting in Yemen has intensified since July, with clashes in several provinces.
- The Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces said they killed 12 Houthi fighters in recent battles.
- The conflict remains difficult because much fighting occurs in mountainous areas that are hard to control.
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