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Oct 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Coalition says it intercepted drones and missiles
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The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it shot down three drones over southern Saudi Arabia and the Riyadh region, intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea, and shot down a ballistic missile targeting Yanbu. Spokesman Turki al-Maliki announced the interceptions on X amid continued Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
WHO: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, through spokesman Turki al-Maliki
WHAT: The coalition said it intercepted three drones and three missiles near Saudi Arabia.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea
WHY: The interceptions occurred amid continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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