Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile fired toward Eastern Province
The Saudi-led coalition announced on Thursday that it intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis early in the morning targeting eastern Saudi Arabia.
Warning alerts issued for regions
Saudi civil defence issued two separate alerts warning of potential danger in Najran and the Eastern Province. Minutes after these warnings were released, authorities stated that the threat had passed in both areas.
Interception confirmed by coalition spokesman
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced the interception on the social media platform X without providing further details. The statement did not report any casualties or damage resulting from the incident.
Recent history of missile attacks
On Wednesday, the coalition reported intercepting and destroying another Houthi ballistic missile fired toward the western city of Taif. Earlier debris from two intercepted missiles damaged a building and a vehicle in Riyadh without causing casualties.
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- Middle East Eye
- Express Tribune
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