Debris from intercepted missiles injures citizen in Riyadh
A Saudi citizen sustained minor injuries when debris fell after air defences destroyed two ballistic missiles over the capital.
At a glance
- Two ballistic missiles were intercepted over Riyadh on Thursday
- Debris caused minor injuries to one citizen
- A house and vehicle sustained material damage
- Saudi air defences destroyed the missiles, officials said
Two ballistic missiles were intercepted and destroyed over Riyadh on Thursday, according to Saudi officials. Debris from the destroyed missiles fell in the city, resulting in minor injuries to a citizen and damage to a house and vehicle, the Civil Defense spokesperson said.
Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said the missiles had been launched toward Riyadh.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing military tensions in the region and the continued operation of air defence systems protecting civilian areas.
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