A Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts and destroys drones and missiles aimed at Saudi Arabia, with reports of activity over Riyadh and along the Red Sea coast. Channel NewsAsia says the UN Security Council condemns “continued and escalatory” Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and also criticises attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Other outlets add more detail from coalition statements. Middle East Eye reports the coalition destroyed drones and cruise missiles over the Red Sea and intercepted a ballistic missile over Yanbu, a Red Sea city linked to major oil infrastructure. NDTV and Middle East Eye also refer to repeated Houthi strikes since July, including attacks on Red Sea tankers, Saudi oil facilities and Riyadh’s international airport, where 13 people were reportedly killed in an attack last week.
Separate reports cover additional interceptions, including a drone targeted toward Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and another aimed at Khamis Mushait. One outlet notes local danger alerts issued by Saudi Civil Defence after an incident, but does not provide details on damage or the drone’s origin.
