Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi ballistic missile targeting southwestern Saudi Arabia
- Coalition spokesman says missile was launched toward Najran, near Yemeni border
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- Coalition spokesman says missile was launched toward Najran, near Yemeni border
By Sahin Demir
ISTANBUL (AA) - The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government said Thursday that it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Najran in southwestern Saudi Arabia, near the border with Yemen.
Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said in a post on US social media company X that the missile was intercepted and destroyed after being launched toward Najran.
No casualties or damage were immediately reported.
The incident comes amid renewed military escalation between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition since July, with both sides exchanging attacks.
Earlier Thursday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that the group had launched four missile and drone attacks against targets in Saudi Arabia over the previous 48 hours, including facilities in Riyadh, Dammam, Yanbu and Abha.
Saudi Arabia has led a military coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government against the Houthis since March 2015.
Şahin Demir