Saudi Arabia’s coalition air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militia toward the Madinah region on Nov. 5, 2026, a claim confirmed by Major General Turki Al‑Malki, spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the missile was launched from Houthi‑controlled territory in Yemen and was intercepted by coalition‑operated air defensive systems before it could reach populated areas in the Madinah region. The incident was reported at 13:24 local time (10:24 GMT).
The use of ballistic missiles by Houthi militants has intensified in recent months, with the coalition repeatedly attempting to deter attacks on Saudi territory. This latest interception reflects the coalition’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding the kingdom’s security.
Major General Al‑Malki stated that the missile “was intercepted and destroyed” and that the event demonstrates the effectiveness of the coalition’s air defense capabilities.
While the Saudi Press Agency has made the announcement, no further details—such as the missile’s origin or composition—were released, and no independent verification from other sources has appeared.
The incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the Yemen conflict, and it underscores the coalition’s continued efforts to protect Saudi Arabia from hostile missile launches.
