Yemen and the Red Sea

Coalition says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile launched towards Khamis Mushait; Saudi Civil Defense issued Abha alerts early Monday

ATTACK
Location
Towards Khamis Mushait, Asir, Saudi Arabia (interception point unpublished; city ±15 km)
Actors
Houthis · Saudi Arabia
Importance
Standard

Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said early on Monday 12 October 2026 that air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Khamis Mushait, the south-western Saudi city that hosts a major military base, according to AFP and UNB/Xinhua. Reuters, as carried by The Jerusalem Post, also reported that Saudi Civil Defense issued emergency alerts in Abha, about 25 km away, early on Monday and later said the danger had passed; the sources do not state whether the Abha alert was linked to the same missile. No impact or casualties were reported. Distinct from the 2 October Khamis Mushait interceptions (evt_d30bcfde) and the 11 October Riyadh Terminal 4 strike (evt_2fc86506).

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone, Houthi ballistic missile, Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack, One dead, 11 injured in latest Houthi attack on Saudi airport

Official Saudi-led coalition claim relayed by AFP and UNB/Xinhua; Abha alert per Saudi Civil Defense via Reuters; no independent confirmation of the interception point.