Yemen and the Red Sea

Arab News/Coalition: Saudi-led forces intercept three Houthi ballistic missiles toward Khamis Mushait

This version is a correction.

ATTACK
Location
Khamis Mushait, Asir Province, Saudi Arabia (city named by Arab News/Coalition; ±10km)
Actors
Houthis · Saudi Arabia
Importance
Standard

Arab News reported on 2 October 2026 that the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said forces destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the city at about 3 a.m., shortly after intercepting two other missiles targeting the same area; other reports also suggested four Houthi drones were intercepted. Osint613 separately relayed a Saudi Coalition spokesman claim of three ballistic missiles shot down above Khamis Mushait. No ground impact or casualties are named. This reporting is separate from the Sanaa and Saada high-value-target strikes.

Why it matters

A named Saudi-led interception of three Houthi ballistic missiles over Khamis Mushait, reported by two outlets.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Arab News: Coalition intercepts 3 Houthi missiles targeting Khamis Mushait, Osint613: Saudi AD downs 3 Houthi ballistic missiles over Khamis Mushait

Arab News quoting Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki on three ballistic missile intercepts toward Khamis Mushait, with Osint613 relaying a Coalition spokesman. No casualties are named.