UNS: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government announced on Thursday that its air defence forces had intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the Madinah region of Saudi Arabia.
Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception in a statement posted on the social media platform X, saying that a cruise missile had been intercepted and destroyed in the region.
The announcement followed an earlier statement by the coalition on Thursday confirming the interception and destruction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
The coalition has not reported any casualties or material damage in connection with the missile interception. Further details regarding the missile’s origin, intended target and flight path were not immediately available.
The latest announcement comes amid heightened security concerns over reported aerial threats to Saudi territory. However, responsibility for the missile launch has not been established in the coalition’s statement.
