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Saudi air defences intercept ballistic missile aimed at eastern region
The Saudi-led coalition said air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at Saudi Arabia’s eastern region.
The coalition spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, made the announcement.
The coalition is involved in Yemen’s conflict and is named the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen.
The missile was launched by Houthi forces, according to the coalition.
The announcement did not say where the missile was intercepted or whether anyone was hurt.
The interception means the missile did not reach its stated target, but the sources give no further details about damage or impact.
The sources report no next steps.
Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at the country’s eastern region, according to the coalition.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the Houthi militia launched the missile.
The reports were published on November 8, 2026.
The sources do not specify the missile’s launch point or the reason for the attack.
- Who
- The coalition said the Houthi militia launched the missile. Major General Turki Al-Maliki reported the interception.
- What
- Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile.
- When
- November 8, 2026.
- Where
- The missile was aimed at Saudi Arabia’s eastern region.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Missile
- Ballistic
- Outcome
- Intercepted and destroyed
- Target area
- Saudi Arabia’s eastern region
- Reported by
- Major General Turki Al-Maliki, coalition spokesman
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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What people are saying
The air defense intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards the eastern region.