Saudi Arabia intercepts barrage of Houthi missiles and drones

Saudi Arabia intercepted a series of Houthi missiles and drones, including those targeting Riyadh, on Sunday, according to reports from The National UAE. The attacks came as authorities prepared to reopen two terminals at Riyadh’s main international airport following a deadly strike earlier this month. The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying 10 ballistic missiles launched towards the kingdom’s southern region, as well as a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh and a drone aimed at the capital.

The coalition also warned about potential danger in Abha city and Khamis Mushait governorate. The Khamis Mushait warning was the second issued for the area on Sunday morning. The coalition reported interceptions of two ballistic missiles on Saturday, resulting in debris falling in Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, and Rabigh. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia was reopening two terminals at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, about two weeks after the airport was closed following a Houthi missile attack that killed 13 people and injured more than 300.

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