The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen announced on Sunday that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards the Saudi capital Riyadh and the Eastern Region. The coalition's spokesperson, Turki Al-Malki, said in a statement that the missiles were launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh. The coalition has been fighting in Yemen since 2015 in support of the internationally recognized government.
The incident comes amid ongoing exchanges of attacks between the coalition and the Houthis, with the rebels launching missiles and drones towards targets in Saudi Arabia, including airports, ports, and oil facilities. The Eastern Region, which is home to most of Saudi Arabia's oil and gas reserves and the headquarters of state-owned oil company Aramco, has been the target of repeated attacks in recent weeks. A Houthi attack in October caused significant damage to Aramco's headquarters.
The Houthi rebels have been launching missiles and drones towards Saudi Arabia since the start of the war in Yemen in 2015. The conflict has escalated in recent months, with both sides exchanging attacks. The Saudi-led coalition has been supporting the internationally recognized government in Yemen, while the Houthis have been backed by Iran.
The incident on Sunday highlights the ongoing security concerns in the region, with the coalition and the Houthis continuing to exchange attacks. The Saudi-led coalition has been working to restore stability in Yemen and protect its borders from Houthi attacks. The conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or injured.
The coalition's efforts to intercept and destroy the missiles and drones demonstrate its commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia's security and stability. The incident also underscores the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen, which has been ongoing for several years. The international community has been calling for a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
The Houthi rebels have been supported by Iran, which has been accused of providing them with military equipment and training. The conflict in Yemen has been the subject of international concern, with the United Nations calling for a peaceful resolution. The Saudi-led coalition has been working to restore stability in Yemen and protect its borders.
The incident on Sunday is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia. The coalition has been working to protect its borders and prevent further attacks. The conflict in Yemen has significant regional implications, with several countries involved.
Key points
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards Riyadh and the Eastern Region.
