Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina

Author: Al Jazeera Staff and AFPPublished on: November 5, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia
World / International
Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina

The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis towards the Medina region. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki said air defences destroyed the missile. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree rejected the accusation, saying the group targets only oil facilities and military bases. Shortly before the announcement, Saudi civil defence warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu, then said the threat had passed.

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