In brief
On 29 October 2026, a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi militia was intercepted by the coalition's air defence system before striking the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Colonel Turki Al‑Maliki, commander of the coalition forces, confirmed the interception. The incident underscores ongoing tensions along the Yemen‑Saudi border.
On 29 October 2026, a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia was intercepted and destroyed by the coalition air defence system before it could strike the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The missile launch occurred in the early hours of the day, with the weapon heading toward the eastern coastal region that borders Yemen, according to the official statement issued by the agency.
Colonel Turki Al‑Maliki, commander of the coalition forces, confirmed that the missile was intercepted by the coalition’s air defence assets. The message stressed that the projectile was destroyed in the air, preventing any impact on Saudi territory.
This event highlights the heightened security measures taken by the coalition in response to repeated missile threats from Houthi forces. The interception illustrates continued vigilance along the Yemen‑Saudi border and the coalition’s commitment to protecting Saudi territory from hostile attacks.
