Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones
By The BriefBrief
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 11 drones and a ballistic missile launched toward Saudi Arabia. The drones were intercepted over Riyadh, Medina, the Eastern Province and the southern region; the missile was intercepted while heading toward Najran. Saudi civil defence issued alerts in Riyadh and Najran and later said the danger had passed.
WHO:The Saudi-led coalition, through spokesman Turki al-Maliki, and Saudi Arabia's civil defence.
WHAT:The coalition said it intercepted and destroyed 11 drones and a ballistic missile launched toward Saudi Arabia.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The coalition said the drones and missile were launched toward Saudi Arabia.
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