Riyadh:The Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced the successful interception of a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis targeting Riyadh. The Coalition’s air defenses effectively neutralized the threat, ensuring the safety of the capital city.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Coalition’s official Spokesperson, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, confirmed the interception and destruction of the missile in a statement on the “X” platform. This development comes amidst a series of alerts and updates from the Saudi Civil Defense system, which initially warned of a potential threat to Riyadh, Najran, and the Wadi ad-Dawasir governorate, the largest in the Riyadh region.

In the past weeks, similar Houthi attacks have been directed at major Saudi airports, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. Additionally, infrastructure belonging to Aramco has sustained attacks, causing some damage, as reported by various local and international media outlets.