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Saudi coalition reports intercepting Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 1:42 PM in Riyadh
- Where
- Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile heading towards Riyadh, a drone in the Riyadh region and a cruise missile aimed at Khamis Mushait on Sunday. It subsequently reported intercepting 10 ballistic missiles targeting southern Saudi Arabia. Explosions were heard in Riyadh.
Why it matters
The attacks threaten flights as Riyadh’s international airport prepares to resume operations after a two-week closure.
Source
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
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