Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.
They publishedSaudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles fired towards Yanbu and Taif - Reuters
First reporttribune.com.pk · 23 Oct, 00:48Z
Latest reportmiddleeasteye.net · 24 Oct, 09:14Z
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Summary
- Saudi-led coalition says its air defences intercepted 11 drones and a ballistic missile.
- Drones were intercepted over Riyadh, Medina, Eastern Province and the southern region.
- Ballistic missile was intercepted as it headed toward Najran in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
- Earlier statements noted interceptions of drones over Riyadh, Medina, and Eastern Province.
- Separately, Saudi statistics agency postponed UN Global Data Forum to 2027.
Summary
- Satellite imagery analyzed by US researchers suggests expansion at Al-Dawadmi facility west of Riyadh.
- New building appears to host casting pits for solid-fuel missile motors, about twice the size of existing plant.
- Facility could enable production of larger missiles; could begin by end of 2026 depending on equipment.
- Expansion raises concern of a potential Saudi-Iran nuclear arms race amid civilian nuclear talks with Washington.
- Researchers caution that production status and exact missile type remain unconfirmed.
Summary
- The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis.
- Missiles were directed toward Taif and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.
- The incident occurred as fighting between coalition and Houthis continued.
- Saudi civil defence warned of danger briefly for Taif, Yanbu, Mecca, and Jeddah.
- Warnings were issued about 10 minutes before danger reportedly passed.