Saudi air defenses intercept missiles and drones in Makkah and Riyadh

Saudi air defenses intercept missiles and drones in Makkah and Riyadh2 publishers · first seen Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:03 UTC · updated Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:16 UTCSaudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles and two drones launched by the Houthi militia towards Riyadh, Mecca, and other regions, according to the Saudi-led military coalition. The Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have intensified attacks on Saudi targets, including an attack on an administrative building in Riyadh's financial hub. The coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles headed to the Riyadh region, two drones aimed at Mecca and southern areas, and two missiles pointed towards the west. The Houthis have denied targeting Mecca with a drone, claiming their operations target oil facilities and military bases.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.

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