Saudi-led coalition says two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh intercepted

RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition on Sunday said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

In a post on X, the coalition said, “Air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh.”

The interception comes after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued alerts warning of a “potential danger” in the eastern city of Dammam and the governorates of Abqaiq and Al-Ahsa in the Eastern Province, Al Jazeera reported.

Residents were urged to take shelter in the nearest safe location and follow safety instructions issued by authorities.