In brief
Saudi‑led coalition air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants towards Yemen’s southern region, as confirmed by Major General Turki Al‑Malki. The incident, reported at 10:07 local time on November 2, 2026, was also mentioned by Arab News, which indicated the coalition was targeting Houthi resources used to attack civilians. Some details about the missile’s type and target remain unverified.
At 10:07 local time (07:07 GMT) on November 2, 2026, the Saudi‑led coalition announced that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants toward Yemen’s southern region.
A coalition spokesperson, Major General Turki Al‑Malki, confirmed the interception and stated it was successful in protecting the target area.
"Air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region," he said.
Arab News reported that the coalition aimed to target Houthi resources used to attack civilians, citing the interception as part of a broader campaign. What remains unconfirmed is the specific type of missile, the exact trajectory, and whether the missile’s intended target was civilian infrastructure. These details have yet to be released by the coalition or corroborated by independent observers.
