Debris from intercepted ballistic missiles falls in Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and Rabigh

The Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi group toward Taif and Yanbu. Ajel English reported that debris from the two intercepted missiles fell in Mecca, Jeddah, Taif, and Rabigh.

The interceptions occurred alongside early warning alerts issued by Saudi Civil Defense authorities regarding potential threats in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, and Yanbu. Saudi Gazette reported that residents were instructed to seek shelter in safe locations and stay away from windows and exposed areas. Business Recorder and Free Malaysia Today noted that the alerts were rescinded minutes later, and both outlets reported that the civil defense agency issued a legal warning against sharing images or information related to countering missiles and drones.

Saudi Civil Defense later announced that the danger had passed in the Makkah region and Yanbu governorate, according to Saudi Gazette.

Brief written by urgent.news from Ajel English, Daily Times, Saudi Gazette, Business Recorder, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.