Saudi Air Defences Intercept Missiles Launched Toward Riyadh
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Affects Saudi Arabia and Yemen · Covered in 2 countries
Saudi air defences intercepted three Houthi cruise missiles launched toward Riyadh.
Saudi air defences successfully intercepted and destroyed three Houthi cruise missiles launched toward the Riyadh region. The escalation marks the second consecutive day of missile attacks directed at the Saudi capital by the Yemen-based movement. The Saudi-led military coalition confirmed the destruction of the incoming projectiles.
- The coalitionThe military alliance fighting the Yemeni movement confirmed the destruction of three incoming cruise missiles.
- The targetThe projectiles were aimed specifically at the Riyadh region during a period of escalating cross-border hostility.
What's new · 14h agoThe Saudi-led coalition confirmed the interception of three additional cruise missiles targeting Riyadh for a second consecutive day.
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The ongoing military conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement has frequently involved cross-border missile and drone attacks targeting strategic locations and urban centres in the kingdom, drawing regional security concerns.
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Saudi military forces intercepted multiple cruise missiles headed toward the capital region following launches by the Houthi movement.
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- Middle East EyeAfter summaryYemen's Houthis say they attacked pumping station on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil Pipeline3h ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesSaudi Arabia says debris from intercepted missiles falls in Mecca region20h ago · open ↗
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