Saudi authorities say air defences downed five Houthi missiles
By The BriefBrief
Saudi authorities said air defences destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh and three more fired toward the kingdom’s eastern region after explosions were heard over the capital on Tuesday. Separately, the Houthis accused government forces of killing two people in a strike on a gas station near Taiz, where fighting has intensified.
WHO:Saudi authorities
WHAT:Saudi authorities said air defences destroyed five Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Riyadh and the kingdom’s eastern region.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The missiles were fired toward Riyadh and Saudi Arabia’s eastern region; no reason for the launches was reported.
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