The Saudi capital, including its international airport, has frequently come under attack. (Reuters pic)RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday it had intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group towards the capital.

"Air defences intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi terrorist militia toward Riyadh," coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki posted on X.

He earlier said in separate posts that Saudi air defences had destroyed two drones in the country's Eastern region.

The coalition, which backs neighbouring Yemen's internationally recognised government in its war with the Houthis, has battled a surge in attacks since hostilities reignited in July.