Saudi air defences intercept Houthi missile over southern region

Saudi authorities lifted emergency alerts across southern cities after intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile.

Saudi Arabia lifted civil defence alerts across several southern and western cities shortly after authorities announced the threat had passed. The emergency measures followed the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched toward the kingdom by Yemen's Houthi movement. The incident underscores ongoing regional tensions despite formal diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting peace.

• The interceptionA ballistic missile aimed at the southern region was successfully destroyed in mid-air by the Saudi-led coalition.
• The affected areasEmergency warnings were triggered for residents in Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif, and Najran.