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Coalition said it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones near Riyadh

26 Sept 2026 · Riyadh area and Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia

The Saudi-led coalition said on Saturday its air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthis towards the Riyadh area and two Houthi-launched ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait. The coalition spokesman reported the interceptions, and a Houthi Political Bureau member described the operation as a rehearsal for escalation.

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