Conflict & Security
Saudi Arabia destroys two ballistic missile launch platforms in Saada
October 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Saudi Arabia announced Saturday that it destroyed two ballistic missile launch platforms operated by Houthi forces in Yemen's Saada province.
- The Saudi-led coalition and its spokesman, Turki al-Maliki, announced the destruction of the two missile launch platforms.
- On Friday, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired toward Yanbu and destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea.
- Saudi Arabia reported that a Houthi attack on Riyadh airport killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
- A ceasefire between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces, in force since 2022, collapsed in July.

