The key facts

  • The coalition's air defenses intercepted three cruise missiles aimed at the Riyadh region
  • Coalition spokesman General Turki al-Maliki said the missiles were shot down before reaching their targets
  • The incident occurred amid the ongoing escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia

Interception over Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition, which supports the internationally recognized government of Yemen, said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles launched by the Yemeni Houthi movement toward the Riyadh region. According to the coalition's official spokesman, Major General Turki al-Maliki, the missiles were intercepted before they reached their intended targets.

Context of the confrontation

The incident occurred amid the ongoing military escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. The coalition has previously reported multiple interceptions of missiles and drones aimed at various parts of the kingdom. The Houthis, for their part, regularly attack Saudi facilities with missiles and drones, while the coalition carries out military operations against the group's positions.