Cruise missile and drone intercepted over Riyadh
A cruise missile and unmanned aerial vehicle fired toward the Saudi capital were destroyed, according to a coalition spokesperson.
At a glance
- A cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh
- An unmanned aerial vehicle was also intercepted and destroyed in the region
- The interception was confirmed by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen
A cruise missile and unmanned aerial vehicle launched toward the Riyadh region were intercepted and destroyed, according to Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.
No further details were provided about the incident or any resulting damage.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing military tensions in the region involving aerial attacks on Saudi territory.
Original reporting
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