Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen
December 27, 2015 | 01:13 PM
Armoured vehicles drive along a road during a fight against Houthi rebels in an area between Yemen's northern provoices of Al-Jawf and Marib, December 26, 2015. — Reuters
December 27, 2015 | 01:13 PM
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Scud ballistic missile fired from Yemen on Saturday, according to a statement on the Saudi Press Agency.
"Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted at about 11 P.M. (2000 GMT) yesterday a Scud missile launched from Sanaa, in Yemeni territory, toward the city of Najran ... the Air Force immediately destroyed the rocket launch platform," the statement said.
The attack is the latest of several ballistic missile strikes by Yemeni forces on its northern neighbor, none of which have caused any reported casualties. — SG
