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Coalition intercepts and destroys two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militants towards Riyadh, according to a coalition spokesperson.

Ajel News14 min ago · 1 min read
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missiles over Riyadh

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The official spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki, announced that air defense forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards Riyadh.

Earlier, the Civil Defense Directorate had issued a warning about a potential threat in Riyadh, which was later lifted.

Brigadier General Al-Maliki also stated earlier that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.