In brief
The Saudi‑led coalition said its air defenses destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward the southern region of Saudi Arabia. The announcement, made by Maj. Gen. Turki al‑Maliki, did not include details on the missile’s intended target or any casualties. In recent days the coalition has reported intercepting several missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, eastern Saudi Arabia, and the south.
The Saudi‑led coalition announced on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, that air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward the southern region of Saudi Arabia, according to Maj. Gen. Turki al‑Maliki in a statement issued by the coalition’s spokesperson office.
Al‑Maliki did not disclose the missile’s intended target or whether any casualties occurred, leaving those details unconfirmed.
Earlier this week, coalition leaders confirmed similar interceptions of ballistic missiles aimed at the capital Riyadh and eastern Saudi Arabia, and of drones launched toward the southern region, indicating a sustained escalation of cross‑border attacks by the Houthi militia.
An independent report from Anadolu’s Turkish branch corroborated the coalition’s claim, noting the missile was intercepted in the southern airspace. A separate release from Anews.com.tr added that a missile and a drone were destroyed, further supporting the coalition’s statements, although a page from the Arabic Aawsat outlet could not be accessed and offered no additional details.
The ongoing conflict, in which the Houthi militia—aligned with Iran—continues to launch missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets, has intensified recently, contributing to an already severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The coalition’s interception is part of its broader air‑defense strategy to block such incursions.
