In short
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh, confirming early warning alerts issued in Riyadh and Najran. The danger remains in the two cities.
Key points
- The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed intercepting and destroying Houthi missiles.: The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed intercepting and destroying Houthi missiles.
- Civil defense alerts were issued in response to the threat.: Civil defense alerts were issued in response to the threat.
- The danger has been contained in the two cities.: The danger has been contained in the two cities.
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This is an entry from: Live: Houthis claim attacks on Saudi defence ministry, Aramco facilities and airports
Alerts issued in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Najran, Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missiles intercepted
23 October 2026 02:31 BST
Saudi Arabia's civil defence issued early warning alerts in Riyadh and later Najran, before it announced that the danger in the two cities had passed.
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis towards Riyadh.