Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported that it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia. According to the Saudi Gazette, the missile was fired by the Houthi militia and was heading towards civilian residential areas.

The interception resulted in falling debris, which caused limited material damage to several buildings and vehicles in Khamis Mushait. The General Directorate of Civil Defense responded to the incident, and emergency procedures were taken by the competent authorities.

The incident was confirmed by multiple sources, including Middle East Eye and Ajel English, which reported that the coalition's air defenses successfully intercepted the missile.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Saudi Gazette, Ajel English — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.