Coalition intercepts ballistic missile, 3 drones and 2 cruise missiles targeting Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition destroyed six aerial threats, including a ballistic missile and drones, launched toward various regions in Saudi Arabia.
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The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced it had intercepted and destroyed six aerial and missile threats targeting various regions in Saudi Arabia and its surroundings. These included a ballistic missile launched toward Yanbu, three drones aimed at the southern region and Riyadh, and two cruise missiles intercepted by air defenses over the Red Sea.
The coalition explained that the ballistic missile was headed for the city of Yanbu on the Red Sea coast, noting that the interception was carried out by the round-the-clock air defense system.
In a separate development, the coalition reported intercepting and destroying three drones launched toward the southern region of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, affirming the continued readiness of the air defense system to respond to threats.
The coalition also announced the interception and destruction of two cruise missiles over the Red Sea before they could reach their targets, as part of ongoing efforts to protect Saudi territory from missile and aerial attacks.