Loud explosions reverberated across the Saudi capital of Riyadh after military air defense batteries intercepted incoming ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement. Saudi defense authorities confirmed that surface-to-air defense systems destroyed two ballistic projectiles over Riyadh and neutralized three additional airborne targets aimed at strategic locations in the kingdom’s eastern province. Civilian emergency services reported scattered debris across unpopulated zones, with no immediate casualties or severe structural damage documented.
The missile barrage coincided with a sharp escalation in ground engagements between Yemeni armed forces and Houthi fighters near the contested city of Taiz in southwestern Yemen. Military officials in Riyadh condemned the cross-border missile launches as deliberate attempts to target civilian centers and critical infrastructure. The interception underscores persistent regional volatility and security tensions across the Arabian Peninsula as conflict dynamics in Yemen continue to trigger cross-border military strikes.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/explosions-heard-over-riyadh-as-saudi-authorities-say-houthi-missiles-downed/article71633118.ece