Saudi-led coalition claims interception of a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces
Source: Global Times
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On the 5th local time, Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, stated that the air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi armed group towards the Medina region of Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi armed group has not yet responded to this. (CCTV reporter Wang Weiwei)
Classification
Region
North America, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile
Location
Medina · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
Local time on the 5th
Equipment
ballistic missile
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces towards the Medina region on the 5th. This action was confirmed by coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki, with no immediate response from the Houthi side.
Key Facts
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile
- The missile was launched by Houthi forces
- The interception occurred in the Medina region
- No response from Houthi forces reported