Afghanistan, Oct. 28 -- Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthis towards the western Saudi city of Taif early Wednesday, October 28, as cross-border attacks and regional tensions continue to escalate.
Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki announced the interception, according to Al Jazeera. The coalition said the missile was destroyed by Saudi air defences. Officials did not immediately provide details about casualties or damage linked to the interception.
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued early-warning alerts for potential threats in Jeddah and Yanbu before later announcing that the danger had passed in both areas, Arab News reported.
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