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The Saudi-led coalition said on Sept. 26 that it had neutralized two ballistic missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) sent toward Saudi Arabia by Iran-backed Houthis.
In a statement posted on the “X” platform, the coalition said the missiles were heading toward the city of Khamis Mushait, while the UAVs were flying toward the capital, Riyadh. According to the statement, Saudi forces continue to monitor missile and drone threats targeting the kingdom.
Warnings issued in Saudi cities
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Directorate issued nighttime warnings concerning the cities of Khamis Mushait and Abha. No similar warning was reportedly issued for Riyadh.
The directorate later announced that the threat in Abha had passed and urged residents to follow civil defense instructions, avoid large gatherings and refrain from filming.
Houthi attacks
The Houthis, who control Yemen’s most densely populated areas and much of the country’s north, have carried out attacks against Saudi Arabia since announcing a naval blockade of the kingdom in July.
The attacks have reportedly targeted Saudi cities, energy infrastructure and maritime shipping. The situation increases pressure on global oil supplies and creates security risks along the Red Sea route, one of the main alternative export corridors for Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye discuss military cooperation
Several hours before the incident, the military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye discussed the threats facing the kingdom in Riyadh.
The three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement last month. Under the agreement, an armed attack against any one of the parties will be considered an attack against the other participating countries. The document is intended to strengthen collective deterrence and military cooperation.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said he had agreed with Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, to continue joint efforts.
