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Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense gave the all-clear on Wednesday in the governorates of Taif, Yanbu and Khamis Mushait after issuing emergency alerts over an unspecified threat, according to Anadolu Agency.
The National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies sent alerts in Taif and Yanbu in western Saudi Arabia and in Khamis Mushait in the south, Civil Defense said. It urged residents to follow safety instructions.
In later statements, Civil Defense said the danger had passed in all three governorates. It urged residents to continue following safety instructions and avoid gathering or filming. The agency did not say what had prompted the alerts.
Earlier, the Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh, as well as two drones launched towards Mecca and southern regions.
The Houthis denied targeting Mecca’s airspace. In a statement, the group said it had targeted a pumping station in the Yanbu area with a drone and Riyadh’s main airport with three missiles.
The incidents come amid continuing hostilities between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
