Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted missile toward Medina

Conflict · First reported 5 Nov, 11:07 · Updated 19:31

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The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed toward the Medina region, while the Houthis denied targeting the city. Saudi authorities had issued a warning about potential danger near Yanbu shortly before the announcement; one centre-side report said it was unclear whether the events were connected.

The coalition said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the Medina region on Thursday.
The Houthis denied targeting Medina and said their operations target oil facilities and military bases. [13b84e76-914a-4037-957f-a47d-130?]
Saudi civil defence issued a warning about potential danger near Yanbu shortly before the coalition's missile announcement; the warning was later lifted, according to Al Jazeera. [13b84e76-914a-4037-957f-a47d-c770eb]
The Hindustan Times report said it was unclear whether the Yanbu warning and missile interception were connected.

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Interception: The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile toward the Medina region on Thursday. [13b84e76-914a-4037-957f-a47d-c770eb]
Houthi response: The Houthis denied targeting Medina and said their operations target oil facilities and military bases. [13b84e76-914a-4037-957f-a47d-c770eb]
Yanbu warning: Saudi civil defence warned of potential danger near Yanbu shortly before the interception announcement; Al Jazeera said the threat later passed. [13b84e76-914a-4037-957f-a47d-c770eb]
Additional reported incident: The Hindustan Times said the coalition later reported shooting down a drone in Eastern Province.