Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Yemen
World / International

The Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia’s southern region, after shooting down a drone launched in the same direction on Sunday evening. Saudi authorities briefly issued danger alerts for Abha and the provinces of Khamis Mushait, Taif and Najran. Houthi media reported that coalition air strikes in Hodeidah wounded seven people, including four at Ras Isa port dock and three at an oil company site in Bajil; the coalition did not comment. Fighting continues on several fronts in Yemen as government forces seek to retake positions from the Houthis.
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