ISTANBUL, Oct 13 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Monday evening that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi group towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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- In a post on X, the coalition announced the “interception and destruction of a ballistic missile” fired towards the city.
- The announcement followed notices from Saudi Civil Defence stating that the danger had passed in Riyadh, minutes after an early warning was briefly issued over a “potential danger”.
- Riyadh has faced repeated Houthi attacks in recent days, with strikes on King Khalid International Airport over two days forcing the temporary suspension of operations.
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