Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile launched by Houthi forces towards Riyadh on Tuesday, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced.
The coalition also reported that Saudi air defences had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards the capital.
Saudi Civil Defense activated an early warning alert in Riyadh, warning residents of a potential threat and urging them to follow official safety instructions.
Another missile intercepted in southern Saudi Arabia
In a separate incident, Saudi air defences intercepted another ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia towards the Kingdom’s southern region, according to the coalition.
The interceptions came shortly after the coalition announced that it had destroyed a Houthi facility used to assemble and produce ballistic missile components.
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