Saudi Arabia: What We Know About the Explosions Heard in Riyadh

Explosions were heard in Riyadh on Sunday, November 8, shortly after an early-warning alert was issued. The Saudi-led military coalition said its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile headed for the capital; authorities attributed reported damage to debris from the interception. The previous day, two missiles aimed at the regions of Mecca and Medina were also intercepted. The Houthis have targeted Riyadh for years, with their first missile launch toward the city on November 4, 2017.