The Saudi-led military coalition announced on Monday evening, October 12, 2026, that its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The announcement followed reports of explosions heard in the city.
Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception in a statement posted on X, saying the missile launched by the group had been destroyed. The Houthis had separately claimed responsibility for a missile attack, asserting that the intended target had been hit accurately.
Following the incident, security alerts urged residents to remain indoors or seek shelter in secure locations, stay away from windows and doors, and follow civil defense instructions in case of further aerial threats.
The development comes amid persistent regional tensions and growing concerns over missile and aerial attacks targeting strategic sites, reinforcing calls for heightened security measures to protect critical infrastructure.
