Coalition says it intercepted ballistic missile headed for Khamis Mushait
What happened The Saudi-led coalition said its air-defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi movement towards Khamis Mushait, Asir province, on 26 September. Colonel Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition spokesman, said the missile was headed for Khamis Mushait and was intercepted before it reached its intended target.
What sources say - The coalition: Colonel Turki Al-Maliki said in a public statement on X that Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi movement that was headed to Khamis Mushait. He said two drones bound for Riyadh had been intercepted and destroyed earlier the same day. - Middle East Eye: reported the coalition's statement that air-defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the kingdom, citing Colonel Turki Al-Maliki as saying the missile was headed towards Khamis Mushait. - Khaama Press: reported the coalition's account and quoted Major General Turki al-Malki saying Saudi air defenses intercepted the missile before it reached its intended target.
Casualties No source gives figures for killed or injured in this event.
Timeline - Earlier on 26 September the coalition spokesman said two drones bound for Riyadh were intercepted and destroyed. - Later the same day, the coalition said a ballistic missile headed for Khamis Mushait was intercepted and destroyed.
Notes - A further report was added to the file on 26 September at 07:52 UTC; it repeats the coalition's account. No new casualty figures or independent verification were provided.
Place: Khamis Mushait, Asir, Saudi Arabia When: 26 September (coalition statement dated 26 September)