Saudi-led coalition claims interception of a Houthi missile.
Source: Global Times
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On October 20, Xinhua News Agency reported from Riyadh (reporters Luo Chen and Wang Haizhou) that Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, stated on social media that the coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi armed group in Yemen towards Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on the same day.
Xinhua reporters heard explosions twice in Riyadh that morning. Local residents received air defense alerts issued via mobile applications.
Classification
Region
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
Riyadh
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
October 20
Equipment
ballistic missile
Summary
On October 20, the Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces towards Riyadh. Residents reported hearing explosions, and air defense alerts were issued via mobile applications.
Key Facts
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile
- The missile was fired by Houthi forces
- Explosions were heard in Riyadh
- Air defense alerts were issued to local residents