Riyadh, Oct. 12 -- The Saudi-led coalition on Tuesday claimed that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards the Khamis Mushait airbase in Saudi Arabia, as the country faces escalating attacks following a series of deadly strikes on its airports in recent days.

In a post on X, the coalition spokesperson, Turki Al-Maliki, said, "Interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards Khamis Mushait."

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence agency had earlier issued an alert asking residents in Khamis Mushait Governorate to remain vigilant over a potential threat. In a subsequent post on X, the agency said, "Alert: The danger has passed in Khamis Mus...