Conflict & Security
Houthi missile intercepted southeast of Riyadh, coalition says
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile in Al-Kharj, southeast of Riyadh.
The coalition said the missile had been launched by the Houthis from Yemen. Al-Kharj is southeast of the Saudi capital, where Prince Sultan airbase is located.
The statement came hours after a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Update
The coalition statement identified the interception location as Al-Kharj.
The source item says Prince Sultan airbase is located southeast of Riyadh.
The interception was reported hours after a deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Source note: AFP news report published on 10 October 2026 at 22:40:24 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied publication time is October 10, while the source text says the coalition spoke on Sunday.
Source
AFP news report published on .