Saudi-led coalition says 'intercepted and destroyed' Houthi ballistic missile

The Saudi-led military coalition announced on Monday that it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi fighters toward Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia. Major General Turki al-Malki, a spokesman for the coalition, stated on X that the missile was fired by the pro-Iranian Houthi militia.

According to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, incoming missile alerts were activated in the nearby city of Abha shortly before the interception was announced. Middle East Eye reported that the Saudi Civil Defense issued emergency alerts in Abha early on Monday, though the danger had subsequently passed.

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