Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Saudi cities, including Taif and Yanbu. A Greek-operated air defense system in Saudi Arabia also shot down a missile and a drone near Yanbu, a key oil port.Key Facts
- Six ballistic missiles were intercepted by Saudi forces targeting Taif and Yanbu.
- The coalition spokesman is Major General Turki al-Malki.
- Greek military personnel operated a Patriot missile defense system that shot down a missile and a drone near Yanbu.
- Yanbu is an important port for Saudi oil, especially if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
- Alerts were issued for Mecca, Tabuk, Jeddah, Yanbu, and Taif but later lifted.
- The Houthis denied launching a drone attack on Mecca, which Saudi Arabia had claimed.
- The Houthis recently increased attacks and declared a naval blockade in July.
- Yemen’s government forces repelled Houthi attacks in the southwestern Taiz region.
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