Saudi-led coalition says it downed three Houthi missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait
The coalition said the interception came a day after it intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones over southern Saudi Arabia.
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The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said it intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces toward Khamis Mushait, a city in southern Saudi Arabia, according to Anadolu Agency.
The coalition said the interception came a day after it intercepted two ballistic missiles and four drones over southern Saudi Arabia, pointing to a recent increase in cross-border attacks originating from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen.
The report did not specify the exact time of the latest interception or provide additional detail on the type of missiles involved beyond describing them as ballistic.
Recurring attacks
Khamis Mushait, home to a major Saudi air base, has periodically been targeted in cross-border attacks during the long-running conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces in Yemen. The coalition has intervened in Yemen's civil war since 2015 in support of the country's internationally recognized government.
Neither the coalition's statement nor the Houthi side, as reported, provided information about casualties or damage from the intercepted projectiles.
Sources
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted, destroyed 3 Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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