The Saudi-led military coalition announced its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis towards Saudi Arabia's eastern region.
The Qatar News Agency reported the news early Thursday, October 29, quoting coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki. The statement did not provide further details about the exact location of the interception, nor did it mention any casualties or damage. The attack comes amid ongoing regional tensions where Houthi forces have repeatedly targeted locations within Saudi territory.
The Saudi-led coalition has been engaged in a war in Yemen since 2015, supporting the internationally recognized government against the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. The conflict has resulted in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced in a separate statement that Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart to discuss the latest regional developments. This conversation highlights diplomatic efforts among Gulf states to coordinate responses to shared threats.
According to the statement, the two sides stressed the need for solidarity against all challenges and threats to preserve the security and stability of both countries. The defense ministers also reviewed bilateral relations in the defense sector.
These events occur as international efforts continue to find a political solution to end the war in Yemen, but cross-border attacks remain a significant obstacle to achieving lasting peace. Source: Qatar News Agency
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