Yemen and the Red Sea

Coalition says it intercepted a Houthi missile headed for Riyadh

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Houthis · Saudi Arabia
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The Saudi Press Agency’s English account said coalition air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh. Roya News reported that the coalition spokesman made the statement early Saturday, 24 October; it said no further details on timing, trajectory or debris were provided. The statement does not identify where the interception occurred.

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Evidence: Coalition: Air Defenses Intercept and Destroy Ballistic Missile Launched by Terrorist Houthi Militia Toward Riyadh, Saudi-led coalition says air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile toward Riyadh

The Saudi Press Agency account reports the coalition’s claim; Roya News relays the spokesperson’s statement. Neither retrieved source gives the exact interception time or position, or independent evidence of debris or damage.

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