Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Eastern province
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted Houthi ballistic and cruise missiles aimed at Riyadh, the Eastern province and other areas. The interceptions came amid renewed fighting in Yemen, where both sides have reported attacks and casualties; the reported civilian deaths from coalition strikes have not been independently verified.Key Facts
- Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said air defences destroyed three ballistic missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia, including two aimed at Riyadh.
- The coalition later said it intercepted two cruise missiles in Riyadh and the southern region.
- Al-Maliki also reported intercepting a ballistic missile aimed at the Eastern province.
- The Houthi-run Health Ministry said coalition air attacks near Sanaa killed 33 people and wounded at least 39 on Saturday.
- The coalition had not immediately commented on the reported strikes, and Al Jazeera said it could not independently verify the claims.
- Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed the coalition carried out 105 attacks in 24 hours and that the Houthis conducted six operations against Saudi targets.
- The United Nations said more than 1,600 people have been killed and nearly 300,000 displaced since a ceasefire collapsed in July.
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