Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait
Oct 18: the Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles fired toward Khamis Mushait. Danger alerts in Riyadh, Abha and Khamis Mushait were later lifted. No damage reported.
- What
- Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Khamis Mushait
- Where
- Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia (SA) / Yemen (YE)
- When
- Oct 18, 2026
- Who
- Saudi Press Agency (official), Anadolu Agency, Middle East Eye live blog
- Status
- reported as stated
Sources
- Saudi Press Agency (official), 2026-10-18 01:49 Riyadh / 22:49 GMT Oct 17 (Al-Malki: two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis toward Khamis Mushait intercepted and destroyed)
- Anadolu Agency, 2026-10-18 (interceptions announced on X; Civil Defense 'potential danger' alerts in Riyadh, Abha, Khamis Mushait, later lifted; four drones earlier Saturday)
- Middle East Eye live blog, 2026-10-18 00:10 BST (two missiles toward Khamis Mushait and a drone in Riyadh region destroyed, per Al-Malki)
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