Saudi-Led Coalition Thwarts Another Houthi Attack; Two Ballistic Missiles Destroyed Before Reaching Targets as Emergency Alerts Are Lifted
RIYADH : A Saudi-led anti-Houthi coalition has claimed to intercept and neutralise two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward the western Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu. Coalition statements said that both missiles were rendered harmless before they could hit their targets.
Emergency alerts were removed from the city of Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Yanbu after successful interception and after conducting a security assessment.
The ballistic missiles were heading towards the strategic western cities of Taif and Yanbu, which were successfully defended by the air defense systems. Saudi Civil Defence confirmed that emergency protocols (which were lifted in major cities in the region due to potential dangers) were lifted following the review of the security situation and confirmation that there are no hostile effects. Second Ballistic Missile Interception and Neutralisation: The Saudi-led coalition has said it has intercepted and neutralised two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis towards the Saudi western cities of Taif and Yanbu.
Both missiles were abated before hitting their intended targets, states said from the coalition. After the successful interception, a subsequent security assessment, the emergency alerts covering areas of Makkah, Jeddah, Taif and Yanbu were officially cancelled.
Targeted Cities Defended: The ballistic missiles were launched towards the western strategic cities of Taif and Yanbu, which were successfully intercepted by the air defense systems before making landfall.
Lifting of Emergency Alerts: Saudi Civil Defence stated that emergency alerts, which were lifted in major regional centres after potential threats were detected, were lifted but on the basis of an assessment of the situation and confirmation that there was no impact from hostile activity.
Regional Vigilance: Security forces are still keeping high surveillance and alertness throughout the airspace of the Kingdom due to ongoing threats from the air from across the border.