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Saudi Coalition Intercepts Missiles and Drones Amid Houthi Attacks

Published 13h ago · Latest report 23m ago

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Saudi air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait amid ongoing drone attacks.

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile targeting Khamis Mushait and addressed multiple incoming drones and cruise missiles. These aerial assaults follow a weekend of fatal strikes on Riyadh airport, intensifying cross-border hostilities.

The targetA ballistic missile was specifically directed at the city of Khamis Mushait.
Emergency responseCivil defense authorities issued alerts in Abha as air defense systems engaged incoming threats.
Broader contextThe incidents follow a series of deadly drone strikes at an airport in Riyadh over the weekend.

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The Straits TimesSaudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airports23m ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

Persistent cross-border drone and missile launches between Yemen's Houthi movement and the Saudi-led coalition continue to threaten regional stability and civilian infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia.

What outlets agree on

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward Khamis Mushait and reported managing multiple incoming drones and cruise missiles.

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