Saudi Arabia intercepts drones over Mecca and Medina, ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh

On Sunday, November 15, Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted and destroyed six drones and two ballistic missiles aimed at holy cities Mecca, Medina, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, according to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. Major General Turki Al Maliki, the coalition's spokesman, confirmed the destruction of a drone in the Medina region following the elimination of two drones launched by the Houthis targeting Mecca.

The coalition's statement on X platform confirmed the destruction of the drones targeting Mecca. Earlier on Sunday, the coalition reported the destruction of two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh. Apart from these, the coalition also intercepted and destroyed three drones targeting the Kingdom's Eastern Province, raising the total number of drones destroyed on Sunday to six.

Saudi forces claim to have intercepted a drone, while Yemen's Houthis announced 17 casualties in two days, alleging an attack on Dammam airport. The coalition released footage of strikes on Houthi weapons-smuggling operations.