Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.
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24 Oct, 09:11ZSaudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.
24 Oct, 12:55ZSaudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi cities.
25 Oct, 03:45ZSaudi-led coalition downs Houthi missile toward Riyadh
First reporttribune.com.pk · 24 Oct, 00:53Z
Latest reportThe Times of Israel · 25 Oct, 09:20Z
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Summary
- Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki announced interception of a ballistic missile toward Riyadh.
- No details were provided on launch site or damage in the statement.
- The coalition, Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, has been fighting the Houthis since 2015.
- The incident follows escalating hostilities including attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities.
- Houthis have controlled Sanaa and parts of Yemen since 2014.
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.
Summary
- Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday.
- Coalition says it destroyed two ballistic missiles toward Yanbu and Taif.
- Missile debris fell near Mecca, Medina regions during interceptions.
- Houthis deny Mecca/Medina attack and say targets were oil facilities and bases.
- Renewed fighting ends 2022 UN truce, broadening regional tensions.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile and drone over the kingdom.
- The attack targeted Riyadh, according to initial reports.
- The incident is part of ongoing Houthi attacks amid regional tensions.
- The broader situation involves US warnings and Iranian regional activity.
- updates note the global shipping and strategic implications in the Gulf.
Summary
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted 10 ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward the southern region.
- Explosions were reported in Riyadh as flights resumed at King Khalid International Airport.
- Two drones and a ballistic missile targeted Riyadh; a cruise missile targeted Khamis Mushait.
- Riyadh airport operations began reopening with Terminal 1 domestic and Terminal 2 international flights.
- Houthis denied targeting Mecca and Medina and warned against using the airport.