Afghanistan, Oct. 14 -- Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi movement toward Riyadh on Wednesday, shortly after air-raid warning alerts were activated in the capital and nearby Al-Kharj, the Saudi-led military coalition said.
Saudi Civil Defense said the national early-warning system issued alerts for Riyadh and Al-Kharj, southeast of the capital, warning residents of potential danger. Subsequent notifications said the threat had passed. Witnesses reported hearing several explosions in Riyadh, according to Anadolu Agency.
The coalition's spokesperson, Major General Turki al-Maliki, said the missile had been intercepted and destroyed. Authorities did not immediately provide further details ...