Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile fired at Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh after two explosions and an air-threat warning shook the capital.

• Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile the Houthis fired toward Riyadh.
• Two explosions were heard in the capital after authorities warned residents of a "hostile aerial threat."
• The Houthis said Monday they attacked energy facilities, two airports, and military targets, including an Aramco site in Yanbu and the Shaybah oil field.
• Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki warned the Houthis that using traditional maritime vessels to smuggle arms threatens Yemeni and regional security.
• The United Kingdom will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets and an A400M aircraft to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced.
• Coalition forces destroyed the launch platform of Tuesday's ballistic missile that targeted Riyadh, spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced.
• The coalition also intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Riyadh region, Turki al-Maliki said.
• Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued an early warning alert in Riyadh urging residents to avoid open areas and refrain from filming missile interception operations.
• Authorities warned of legal accountability for those violating the safety guidelines during Tuesday's missile attack on the capital.