UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted two cruise missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward the Riyadh region.
- A ballistic missile launched toward Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed.
- Saudi Civil Defence said the threat was cleared in Abha and Khamis Mushait and urged residents to follow safety instructions, avoid gatherings, and not photograph affected sites.
- The United Nations Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure and called for an end to military operations targeting civilians.
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On the morning of 26 September, Saudi air defence forces intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched, according to a coalition led by Riyadh, by the Yemeni movement Ansar Allah (Hushita).
The government coalition in Yemen, led by Saudi Arabia, says it has intercepted two missiles and two drones fired by Houthi rebels at neighboring Saudi Arabia. According to the government, the missiles were aimed at the city of Khamis Mushait in the southwest of the country. The drones were reportedly en route to the Saudi capital, Riyadh. According to the AP news agency, one missile was fired and shot down by Saudi Arabia. People were reported…
On Saturday, the Saudi authorities announced the destruction of several drones and ballistic missiles fired by Yemeni Husites in the direction of Riyadh and the city of Khamis-Mushite in the south-west of the country.
The Alliance said that the rockets were heading towards Khamis in a comb, while the drones were heading towards the capital, Riyadh.
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Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drones headed for Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 26, 2026 (AFP) -The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday that its forces intercepted two drones fired by the Iran-backed...
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