Saudi defenses intercept Houthi drones and missile targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait

Saudi Arabia announced Saturday its air defenses intercepted Houthi drones and a ballistic missile aimed at two Saudi cities.

• Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed two Houthi drones targeting the Riyadh region.
• The ministry also reported intercepting and destroying a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Khamis Mushait.
• The Saudi-led coalition stated the two drones were intercepted before reaching their target.
• The Gulf Cooperation Council affirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, calling the Houthi attacks a very serious escalation and a direct threat to regional security.
• Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said air defenses destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles bound for Khamis Mushait and two drones aimed at Riyadh.
• Saudi civil defense issued overnight alerts warning of potential danger in the Khamis Mushait area.
• GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned the Houthi attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a direct threat to civilians.