Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile fired by Houthi forces towards Riyadh.
Source: Global Times
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On October 12, 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 launched by the Houthi armed group from Yemen towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on the same day.
Xinhua reporters heard explosions multiple times that evening in Riyadh. Local residents received air defense alerts through mobile application notifications.
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 12
Equipment
ballistic missile
Summary
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Houthi forces towards Riyadh on October 12. 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 launched by Houthi forces from Yemen
- Explosions were heard in Riyadh
- Air defense alerts were issued to local residents