Saudi-led coalition claims to have destroyed missile launchers in Yemen's Sana'a.

Source: Global Times
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The spokesperson for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, Maliki, stated on social media on the 26th that the coalition destroyed two ballistic missile launch systems located in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, one of which was used to launch missiles towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Earlier that day, Maliki mentioned on social media that the coalition's air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi armed group towards Riyadh.

The military spokesperson for the Houthi armed group, Yahya Saree, stated on social media on the 26th that the Houthis launched a missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and successfully hit the target. Additionally, the group used drones to attack the pump stations of the Saudi East-West oil pipeline.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Two missile launch systems
Activity
Destruction of missile launch systems and interception of a ballistic missile
Location
Sana'a · Riyadh
Unit
Saudi-led coalition
Time
October 26
Equipment
ballistic missile launch systemsdrones
Summary

On October 26, the Saudi-led coalition destroyed two ballistic missile launch systems in Sana'a, one of which was targeting Riyadh. The coalition also intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh. Houthi forces claimed to have successfully struck King Khalid International Airport and attacked Saudi oil pipeline pump stations with drones.

Key Facts
  • Saudi-led coalition destroyed two ballistic missile launch systems in Sana'a.
  • One system was used to target Riyadh.
  • Coalition intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh.
  • Houthi forces claimed to have hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
  • Houthi forces also attacked Saudi oil pipeline pump stations with drones.