Saudi Coalition Intercepts 2 Missiles and 5 Drones Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Region
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Nov 15
Saudi Coalition Intercepts 2 Missiles and 5 Drones Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Region
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Nov 15
Summary
Two ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh and five drones targeting Saudi territory were intercepted, the Saudi-led coalition said, including three drones over the Eastern region on Sunday and two more over Riyadh and the south a day earlier.
The interceptions came amid a broader Houthi escalation that has repeatedly targeted airports, pipelines and oil facilities; Saudi authorities say suspected Houthi missile and drone attacks have killed at least 26 people since Sept. 23.
Fighting also intensified inside Yemen: coalition-backed forces said they downed several drones headed for Marib, while the Houthis said they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance aircraft over al-Jawf and struck pro-government forces in Lahij.
The widening threat prompted the US Embassy in Riyadh to issue a nationwide alert urging heightened vigilance, warning attacks on airports and critical infrastructure could spread rapidly.