Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepted Six Ballistic Missiles Fired by Houthis
The coalition said the missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu; Yemen's Houthi movement has not responded to the claim.
A Saudi-led military coalition said it shot down six ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi movement, which the coalition said were aimed at the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu.
The coalition's statement, reported by Al Jazeera, did not provide additional details on the timing of the interceptions or on any resulting damage or casualties from the alleged attack.
No Houthi Response Yet
As of the coalition's announcement, Yemen's Houthi movement had not issued a public response to the claim, leaving the coalition's account of the incident unconfirmed by the other side.
The Houthis have periodically launched missile and drone attacks toward Saudi Arabia during the broader Yemen conflict and its aftermath, often targeting cities and infrastructure sites, while the Saudi-led coalition has regularly reported intercepting such projectiles using its air defense systems.
Taif and Yanbu, the two cities the coalition said were targeted, are located in western Saudi Arabia; Yanbu is a major Red Sea port and industrial hub, while Taif is a mountain city in the Mecca region.
The latest reported incident adds to a long pattern of cross-border missile and drone activity linked to the Yemen conflict, which has continued to affect regional security despite periods of relative calm.
Sources
- Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis — Al Jazeera — All
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