Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drones, ballistic missile targeting Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

September 26, 2026 | 03:14 PM
Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki
Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki
September 26, 2026 | 03:14 PM
Last Updated: September 26, 2026 | 03:14 PM
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RIYADH — Saudi Air Defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Riyadh region. "We are monitoring and tracking a missile and drone threat toward the Kingdom,” said Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.

Al-Maliki also stated that the Saudi air defenses also intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militia toward the southern city of Khamis Mushait.