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Two Houthi missiles launched towards Riyadh destroyed, Saudi-led coalition says

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In short

The Saudi-led coalition confirmed it intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched by Yemeni Houthis targeting Riyadh. Prior to the successful mid-air destruction, Saudi Arabia's civil defence authorities issued a warning regarding a potential threat in the capital. The safety alert was subsequently lifted once officials determined that the danger to the public had passed.

Key points

  • Saudi air defenses actively intercepted hostile missiles directed at the kingdom's capita…: Saudi air defenses actively intercepted hostile missiles directed at the kingdom's capital city.
  • Emergency protocols were initiated and subsequently cleared once authorities verified tha…: Emergency protocols were initiated and subsequently cleared once authorities verified that public safety was restored.
  • The missile launch reflects continued cross-border military actions conducted by Yemen's…: The missile launch reflects continued cross-border military actions conducted by Yemen's Houthi forces.

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Two Houthi missiles launched towards Riyadh destroyed, Saudi-led coalition says

10 November 2026 01:10 GMT

The Saudi-led coalition said that it intercepted and destroyed two missiles launched by Yemen's Houthis towards Riyadh.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia's civil defence authorities warned of a potential threat in the capital, later lifting the alert after the danger was assessed to have passed.

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