Houthi rebels in Yemen fired three ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia, but they were intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi-led military coalition.
Missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia
Three ballistic missiles launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen toward eastern Saudi Arabia were intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday, the military coalition led by Riyadh reported. Attack targeted Saudi oil facilities
The missiles were reportedly aimed at oil facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, a critical area for the country's energy production and export operations. Coalition confirms successful defense
The Saudi-led coalition confirmed that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed all three missiles, preventing any damage to infrastructure or casualties. Houthi rebels claim attack success
Despite the coalition's confirmation, Houthi rebels claimed the attack was successful, stating that their forces had targeted key military and economic sites in Saudi Arabia. Regional tensions remain high
The incident underscores the ongoing conflict in the region, with Houthi rebels frequently launching attacks against Saudi Arabia since 2015, leading to a protracted military and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
