Saudi Arabia says intercepted ‘hostile drone’ in Riyadh region
The coalition said debris from the interception fell without causing injuries, as Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure continue to rise.
- On Saturday, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi movement, with residents reporting explosions as the capital's early-warning system activated.
- Fighting reignited in July after a four-year truce collapsed, intensifying daily cross-border exchanges; the Saudi-led coalition has supported Yemen's internationally recognized government against Houthi forces since 2015.
- Falling debris from the intercepted missiles injured a citizen and an Asian resident in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah, with Saudi Civil Defence authorities reporting damage to 3 residential buildings and 7 vehicles.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki confirmed the interception on social media, while authorities urged residents to follow official safety instructions to ensure protection during ongoing hostilities.
- Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of encouraging Houthi escalation, though Iran denies involvement; the conflict has displaced more than 275,000 people, underscoring mounting humanitarian costs amid regional tensions.
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Saudi Arabia is facing a fresh wave of Houthi threats after Yemen’s Iran-aligned rebels claimed six military operations targeting key oil facilities, airports and military infrastructure across the kingdom. The targets reportedly included the Ras Tanura refinery, an Aramco facility in Abqaiq, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, the Rabigh refinery and a military headquarters in Najran. The Saud…
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Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh struck by massive attack as explosions reported
Explosions rocked the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Thursday as a new drone attack unfolded, triggering widespread missile alerts across the city, according to a report from Express.co.uk. Residents described hearing multiple missiles streak overhead near commercial areas, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities as the incident unfolded amid heightened regional tensions. The National […]
A Houthi spokesman claimed six military operations using missiles and drones to attack airports, military command centers, and oil refineries in Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Arabia intercepted two missiles heading towards Riyadh.
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