Conflict & Security
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles as Yemeni forces press offensive
October 25, 2026 at 11:27 AM
2 reports
Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted 12 Houthi missiles and two drones targeting the kingdom while Yemeni government troops carried out 736 operations against the group.
- Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced intercepting 10 ballistic missiles toward southern Saudi Arabia and two more, one toward Riyadh and one toward Khamis Mushait.
- Al-Maliki said air defenses destroyed two drones over Riyadh, and the AFP reported three explosions heard in the city.
- Yemeni army spokesman Majid al-Nuzaili said government forces executed 736 targeting operations, neutralizing about 307 Houthi members and destroying 68 vehicles.
- The Houthis renewed warnings to airlines and passengers against traveling through Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.


