Saudi-led coalition claims interception of Yemeni Houthi missiles and drones
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, September 26 (Reporter Luo Chen) - Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, said on social media early on the 26th that the coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Yemeni Houthi forces towards the southwestern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait, and shot down two drones that were launched towards Riyadh Province.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
Two ballistic missiles and two drones
Activity
Intercepted and destroyed missiles and drones
Location
Khamis Mushait · Asir Region · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
September 26
Equipment
ballistic missilesdrones
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces towards Khamis Mushait and shot down two drones targeting Riyadh Province on September 26, 2023.
Key Facts
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted two ballistic missiles from Houthi forces.
- Two drones targeting Riyadh Province were shot down.
- The incident occurred on September 26, 2023.
- The missiles were aimed at Khamis Mushait.
- The operation was confirmed by a coalition spokesperson.