Coalition intercepts and destroys two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Taif and Yanbu

The Arab Coalition announced the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militants toward Taif and Yanbu, according to a coalition spokesperson.

Other reports regarding missile activity include an interception by Saudi Arabia of a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh on Saturday, Investing.com reported. The coalition stated its air defenses destroyed the missile following emergency warnings in Riyadh, Najran, and Wadi al-Dawasir, after which authorities declared the danger over. Investing.com also noted the coalition reported intercepting a drone over Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.

Separately, the New Straits Times reported that coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki stated on X that a ballistic missile had been intercepted and destroyed, though the report notes the specific origin or intended target was not provided in that particular statement.

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