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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted two ballistic missiles near Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia’s Arab Coalition said it intercepted two ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait, a city in the country’s south.
Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki said the defenses detected and disabled the missiles over the city.
Saudi Civil Defense had issued a danger alert for Khamis Mushait shortly beforehand.
The coalition blamed Yemen’s Houthi group for the launch.
Yemen has been in civil war since the Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa, and other areas in September 2014.
The Saudi-led Arab Coalition has supported Yemen’s internationally recognized government since March 2015.
The account says Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have involved ballistic missiles and drones, but gives no details of any next steps.
Saudi Arabia’s Arab Coalition said its air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles over Khamis Mushait.
Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the Houthis had targeted the southern Saudi city.
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Directorate had issued a danger alert for Khamis Mushait shortly before the interception announcement.
The report comes amid increased fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Houthis.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s Arab Coalition said its air defenses intercepted the missiles and attributed their launch to the Houthis.
- What
- Two ballistic missiles were detected and neutralized.
- When
- October 12, 2026; an exact time for the interception was not stated.
- Where
- Over Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The coalition said the Houthis targeted the city; the report said the Houthis claim they are responding to attacks against them.
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Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Directorate said its early-warning system had issued a danger alert for Khamis Mushait.
Arab Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said two ballistic missiles had been intercepted over Khamis Mushait.
- Missiles
- 2 ballistic missiles
- Location
- Khamis Mushait, southern Saudi Arabia
- Coalition spokesman
- Turki al-Maliki
- Alert
- Civil Defense issued a danger alert shortly before the announcement
- Published
- October 12, 2026
What people are saying
Defense systems detected and neutralized two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi terrorists over Khamis Mushait.
Sources
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