Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles and drones targeting Riyadh
The interceptions occurred as the US Embassy urged Americans in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance due to increased Houthi threats.
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province on Sunday, according to reports from Business Standard and Al Jazeera.
Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Maliki stated on X that air defences destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward Riyadh. He also noted that two suspected Houthi drones were intercepted in the Riyadh and southern regions on Saturday.
The Eastern Province, which contains the majority of the kingdom's oil and gas reserves, was also targeted by three drones, according to Business Standard.
The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a nationwide security alert on Saturday, urging Americans to exercise heightened vigilance. The embassy cited an increased threat of Houthi attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure, warning that hostilities could spread rapidly.
Bahrain also issued two separate alerts on Sunday via social media, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and move to safe locations, according to Telegraph India.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that more than 340,000 people have been displaced due to fighting in Yemen since August.
