The Saudi-led coalition reports that a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels towards Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed by their air defenses. This is part of their ongoing efforts to counter the Houthis' attacks on Saudi territory.
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The coalition's air defenses have been successful in intercepting and destroying multiple…: The coalition's air defenses have been successful in intercepting and destroying multiple Houthi attacks.
This demonstrates the effectiveness of the coalition's cooperation with international par…: This demonstrates the effectiveness of the coalition's cooperation with international partners.
The coalition's efforts are crucial in protecting Saudi territory from the Houthis' attac…: The coalition's efforts are crucial in protecting Saudi territory from the Houthis' attacks.
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Saudi-led coalition says ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh destroyed
24 October 2026 02:49 BST
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthis towards Riyadh, Colonel Turki Al-Maliki, the spokesman for Saudi-led coalition forces said in a post on X.
Earlier, he said the kingdom's air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone in the country’s eastern region.
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