Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Two Houthi Ballistic Missiles Over Western Region, Coalition Says
RIYADH, November 11, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi movement toward the kingdom's western region, the Saudi-led coalition said on Wednesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, confirmed the interceptions in a statement carried by SPA.
The announcement comes amid renewed Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory. Earlier on Wednesday, the coalition reported intercepting three cruise missiles targeting the Riyadh region and two drones directed toward other parts of the kingdom.
Saudi Civil Defense also issued security alerts for Taif, Yanbu and Khamis Mushait before announcing that the immediate threats had passed, Reuters reported.
The coalition's latest statement did not provide details of casualties, damage or the specific locations of the two ballistic missile interceptions.
Sources: Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Reuters
