Conflict & Security
Houthi missile intercepted over Riyadh; debris injures resident
October 14, 2026 at 03:01 PM · Updated 2d ago
11 reports · 10 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 8 hours
Saudi air defenses intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh on Wednesday, with debris injuring one resident and damaging a home and vehicle.
- Saudi Civil Defense reported one Arab-nationality resident injured and limited damage to a home and vehicle from debris of the intercepted missile.
- Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki announced forces destroyed the ballistic missile launched by Houthis toward Riyadh.
- The Houthis claimed strikes on Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh and King Khalid International Airport, vowing continued attacks on Saudi airports and oil sites.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zeidi met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming Iraq's opposition to attacks from its territory and condemning the airport attack.
- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia cannot be tolerated and must stop.
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the operation used ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, warning airlines and workers to evacuate the targeted sites.
- Al-Zaidi and Mohammed bin Salman agreed during their Riyadh meeting to enhance joint security coordination between the two countries.











