Riyadh, Oct. 16 -- Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Riyadh and Southern regions, according to the Saudi-led Coalition.

In separate statements posted on X on Friday, October 16, Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki also confirmed that air defences destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards Yanbu.

Imams of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh during Friday sermons on October 16, citing the threat posed to civilians, travellers and Umrah pilgrims.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Grand Mosque Imam Sheikh Abdu...