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Missile shrapnel injures Saudi citizen, says news agency

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Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence Authority reported that two incoming missiles were successfully intercepted, resulting in scattered falling debris. A Saudi citizen suffered injuries directly from the descending shrapnel. In addition to the civilian casualty, the incident caused material damage to a house and a vehicle. A spokesperson for the authority confirmed these details in an official statement released to the state-run news agency.

Key points

  • Two separate missiles were intercepted according to statements from the Civil Defence Aut…: Two separate missiles were intercepted according to statements from the Civil Defence Authority.
  • Ground damage impacted both private residential property and a vehicle in the vicinity.: Ground damage impacted both private residential property and a vehicle in the vicinity.
  • An official spokesperson verified the casualty and property damage through state-run medi…: An official spokesperson verified the casualty and property damage through state-run media channels.

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Missile shrapnel injures Saudi citizen, says news agency

29 October 2026 20:47 GMT

Saudi’s Civil Defence Authority says shrapnel falling following the interception of two missiles has wounded one Saudi citizen.

The interception also resulted in damage to a house and a vehicle, the authority’s spokesperson told the state-run news agency.

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